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Jews in the D
Rabbis in ‘
the Woods’
14 Here’
s why a dozen diverse religious leaders 
love living in Huntington Woods.

Temple Jacob Continues 
to Unite the Community
20 Detroit’
s federation provided security 
assistance for the High Holidays.

Mystery Solved
22 Samuel Pepys’
 historic account of Simchat 
Torah is finally explained.

A Gift for Firefighters
24 Brothers spread the word on helping provide 
homes for fire-fighting training.

Community News
27

Moments
40

Legal Directory
Legal Precedent
30 Muslims and Jews find unity in
D-I-V-O-R-C-E.

Legal Listings
31

Sports
Warm Welcome on the Ice
36 Israel’
s national men’
s curling team hosts a 
tournament in Ferndale.

Brothers Sweep Titles in 
B’
nai B’
rith Golf League
37

Senior Swimmers 
Make Waves at Meets
38

Spirit
Torah portion
42

Eretz
Heartwarming!
43 Arab plumbers charge Holocaust survivor 
zero shekels for repairs.

Arts&Life
Feel the Emotion
44 Israeli dancer/choreographer brings her 
talent to U-M.

Old Friends
45 New book details 50 years of friendship with 
Bob Dylan, starting at a Jewish camp.

Celebration in Art
47 Bob Aronson joins artists in a tribute to late 
artist/educator Stanley Rosenthal.

Celebrity Jews
48

On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
49

Business
iHeartMedia’
s Newest Market 
President
52 Shosh Abromovich of Huntington Woods 
has risen through the ranks.

Nosh
Val’
s Delicatessen
53

Etc.

The Exchange 
54

Soul 
56

Raskin 
61

Looking Back 
62

 
Shabbat &
Holiday Lights
Shabbat starts: 
Friday, Oct. 18, 6:28 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:27 p.m.
Shimini Atzeret,
Sunday, Oct. 20, 6:25 p.m.
Simchat Torah,
Monday, Oct. 21, 7:24 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah 
calendar. 

On the cover:
Cover photo/credit: 
(clockwise from top 
left) Rabbis Aura 
Ahuvia, Asher Lopatin, 
Robert Gamer, Ari 
Witkin, Miriam Jerris, 
Dorit Edut, David Fain, 
Yudi Mann and Daniel 
Horwitz/most photos 
by Jerry Zolynsky

Cover design: 
Michelle Sheridan

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