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Jews in the D
Communicating With Your Child About
Anti-Semitism
14 With the rise of anti-Semitic incidents, parents
should embrace having conversations with their
children about these issues.
Harsh Words
15 Andy Levin criticizes Israel in a tweet during
West Bank trip.
Blacks & Jews Unite on Capitol Hill
16 Congressional Caucus for Black and Jewish
Relations held its kickoff event.
Historic Vote
17 House of Representatives votes to recognize the
Armenian Genocide.
Activism Urged
18 NCJW speaker says “things [women] have
taken for granted are now on the table.”
The Power of Radio
22 King David Network uses Jewish teachings to
spread positivity.
Dedicated Service
26 After 40 years at JVS, CEO Leah Rosenbaum
is retiring.
Community News
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Faces & Places
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Moments
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Spirit
Torah portion
42
Eretz
Symbol of Hope
44 An olive tree was planted at a Jewish winery in
memory of a beloved deceased Palestinian worker.
Arts&Life
Art-Filled Home
46 Jane and Larry Sherman’
s house reflects their
interests in art, Israel and antiquities.
‘
Still Goin’
Strong’
52 Actress playing the ingenue role in Hello, Dolly!
says iconic musical is still full of life.
With One Breath
53 Temple Israel’
s new CD explores the
congregation’
s cohesiveness in prayer through
music.
Celebrity Jews
54
On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
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Business
‘
It’
s Been a Good Run’
58 Retiring clothier Ron Elkus looks ahead to
volunteer work and travel.
Here’
s To
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Fashion Mainstay
60 Online shopping hasn’
t hurt this bricks-and-
mortar retailer in West Bloomfield.
Etc.
The Exchange
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Soul
63
Raskin
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Looking Back
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Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Nov.15, 4:52 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Nov. 16, 5:55 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
On the cover:
Cover photo/
credit: Jane and
Larry Sherman of
Bloomfield Hills/
Brett Mountain
Photography
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan
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