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Jews in the D
The Blum Legacy
14 Three generations of pediatricians share 
a passion for treating young patients. 

Nazi Symbols
18 Hancock community rallies together 
after synagogue was vandalized.

‘
No One Is Above the Law’
18 Once-reluctant Michigan representatives 
now call for impeachment.

Working Together
20 Black and Jewish Coalition hosts 
Rep. Brenda Lawrence.

Community News
24

Faces & Places
26

Moments
36

Yom Kippur
Closer to God
28 Yom Kippur synagogue traditions 
offer added meaning.

Break-Fast Meal
30 Planning is the key to a successful end 
to Yom Kippur fasting.

Have a Meaningful Fast
34 How to fast safely in observance of Yom 
Kippur — and who should forgo the ritual.

Kapores Tradition
34 Debate continues about killing chickens 
ritually or using money as a stand-in.

Spirit
Torah portion
38

Eretz
The Intersection of Torah and 
Technology
40

Arts&Life

A Powerful Voice
42 From reality star to advocate, Siggy Flicker 
takes on anti-Semitism and Holocaust education.

On the Front Lines
44 Survivors, educators, doctors help Keith Famie 
produce a documentary about cancer.

Celebrity Jews
46

On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
47

Nosh
Beth Shalom’
s 
‘
Let’
s Eat Out’
 Fundraiser
50

Nosh News
51

Detroit Shipping Co.
52

Is Hummus a Meal?
52 Chummusiyah coming to Ann Arbor Nov. 6-20.

Etc.

The Exchange 
54

Soul 
56

Raskin 
61

Looking Back 
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Oct. 3-9, 2019 / 4-10 Tishrei 5780 | VOLUME CLVI, ISSUE 9 

 
Shabbat 
& Holiday Lights
Shabbat starts: 
Friday, Oct. 4, 6:51 p.m.
Shabbat ends: 
Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:49 p.m.
Erev Yom Kippur: 
Tuesday, Oct 8. 6:43 p.m.
Holiday ends: 

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:45 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah 
calendar.

On the cover:
Drs. Natalie, Robert 
and George Blum
Cover photo/credit: 
Rudy Thomas 
Photography
Cover design: 
Michelle Sheridan

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