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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
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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 
55

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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