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Jews in the D
Detroit Summit
12 Thousands came for first year of Forbes
Under 30 Summit in Detroit.
Here to Serve
16 Our thanks to Jewish War Veterans of
Michigan for their service beyond measure.
Headed to the Hall of Fame
20 Gilda Jacobs’
career has seen landmark wins
for Michigan youth, families and more.
Lives Well Lived
26 FRIENDS of JSL to celebrate Estelle Seltzer
and lives of older adults.
FJA Boys Tennis Team States
Its Case … Again
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Weekly Ritual
30 Nothing stops the Rummikub ladies from their
Wednesday night game.
Veronica’
s Closet
32 Detroit native helps people organize and get
the most out of their wardrobes.
History Preserved
34 U-M Bentley library celebrates the donation of
Sander Levin’
s papers.
Moments
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Eretz
Banking on the Future
40 Magen David Adom continues work on
underground blood bank.
Spirit
Torah portion
41
Arts&Life
Ticket to Safety
42 Kindertransport exhibit highlights parents’
greatest sacrifice.
Heartfelt Drama
46 Producer Eric Falkenstein brings Jitney’s
moving message to Detroit.
Celebrity Jews
48
On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
50
Nosh
Mediterranean-Inspired
52 Head to La Marsa for exceptional Middle East
fare.
Dining around the D: Culantro
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Cocktail Camp
54 Learn how to make fabulous drinks at home
from Detroit’
s best bartenders.
Etc.
The Exchange
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Soul
57
Raskin
61
Looking Back
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Nov. 7-13, 2019 / 9-15 Cheshvan 5780 | VOLUME CLVI, ISSUE 14
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Nov. 8, 4:59 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:01 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah
calendar.
On the cover:
Cover photo: Wall
of blank luggage tags
at the Kindertransport
exhibit at the Holocaust
Memorial Center/
Anthony Lanzilote
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan
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