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Jews in the D
Joys of Judaism
12 Jenna Englender’
s quest for Jewish learning 
led her to become a Modern Orthodox rabbanit 
bent on sharing her passion.

Arrest Made in Michigan Vandalism
16 NJ teen uses Neo-Nazi social network to 
order synagogue’
s defacing.

Giving Tuesday
17 This year, Federation is doubling down. 

Trade Mission to Israel 
18 Gov. Whitmer signs agreement to connect 
Israeli businesses to Michigan.

Joining Forces to Make an Impact
21 Partnership2Gether and FIDF to help with 
IMPACT! Scholarships for veterans. 

Community News
22 

A Place to Gather
24 Clover Hill gets ready to open the Berman 
Shiva Center on the grounds of the cemetery.
Faces and Places
31

Moments
34

Spirit
Torah portion
38

Arts&Life
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Moving the Dream Forward
40 A visionary leader’
s influence helps MOCAD 
look toward a secure, meaningful future.

Leading MOT
43 Ethan Davidson’
s new challenge as board chair 
meshes with his personal interests.

Life’
s Experiences
44 Jewish Senior Theater Ensemble taps into 
older adults’
 vitality.

Celebrity Jews
46

On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
47

Boom Health
Not Just a Spa Day
51 Massage therapy can promote healing, 
elleviate pain and increase flexibility, movement.

Cancer Study 
53 Weizmann researchers work on a new way to 
predict treatment outcomes.

A Core Strength
54 Staying strong is key to flexibility and balance. 

Enjoy the Holidays
56 Keeping joy in the holidays when your loved 
one has dementia.

Etc.

The Exchange 
60

Soul 
63

Raskin 
69

Looking Back 
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Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2019 / 30 Cheshvan-6 Kislev 5780 | VOLUME CLVI, ISSUE 17

Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts: 
Friday, Nov. 29, 4:43 p.m.
Shabbat ends:

Saturday, Nov. 30, 5:48 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

On the cover:
Cover photo/cred-
it: Rabbanit Jenna 
Englender/Shulamit 
Photo + Video
Cover design:
Kelly Kosek

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