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Jews in the D
An Electric Experience
12 Jewish student helps lead LTU Formula SAE
Electric Team’
s push for innovation.

Biking Across Israel
15 Michigan FIDF supporters cycle with wounded
Israeli combat veterans.

The Shattered Dreams
16 Author shares lessons learned from her
childhood.

Essay: What We Bring to the Table
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Online Chanukah Art Contest Winners
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Helping Others
19 OCC graduate gives back by working with
Israeli children needing cardiac care.

Menorah in the D
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Faces & Places
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Moments
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Spirit
Torah portion
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Arts&Life
Homegrown Composer
28 Local musician and friend create a rock opera
depicting a true soccer tragedy.

Celebrity Jews
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On the Go
Events/Editor’
s Picks
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Nosh
Culinary Combo
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Jack’
s BBQ
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Nosh News
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Etc.

The Exchange
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Soul
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Danny Raskin
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Looking Back
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Jan. 2-8, 2020 / 5-11 Tevet | VOLUME CLVI, ISSUE 22

Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Jan. 3, 4:54 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Jan. 4, 6 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.

On the cover:
Cover photo/credit:
Composers Marshall
Mandell and Mark
Will/Anthony Evans
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan

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