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and that “We have ways to 
respond.
” He points out that a 
year ago the local Jewish com-
munity was experiencing a mea-
sles outbreak.
For individuals who chose 
not to attend services, several 
congregations, including Beth 
Shalom in Oak Park, live-
streamed the Megillah reading 
or regular services. Fishman 
says that Temple Shir Shalom 
provides live online adult educa-
tion classes.
Overall, the focus is 
one of reassurance along 
with preparedness. David 
Goodman, executive director 
at Congregation Beth Ahm in 
West Bloomfield, points out that 
precautions for the coronavirus 
are similar to guidelines for 
avoiding seasonal flu. These 
may become the new normal all 
year long. 

mendations relating to individuals 
who have returned to the country 
after traveling overseas.”
FJA is also thinking ahead 
regarding future spring trips, 
including a 12th grade visit to 
Poland and Israel. They already 
had two travel opportunities for 
students changed due to the out-
break.
Students were scheduled to 
compete in the International 
Robotraffic competition at the 
Technion in Israel and attend 
the Moot Beit Din (Moot Jewish 
Court) conference in New York 
City. The Robotraffic competi-
tion has been rescheduled by the 
Technion to October 2020 and 
the Moot Beit Din conference will 
now be done virtually.
As of March 9, there have been 
no confirmed cases of COVID-19 
in Michigan. 

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Jewish Heritage Night on DPTV
Detroit Public Television (DPTV) believes in telling the stories 
of the past to impact the present and help build for the future. 
Nowhere is that more evident than in the hundreds of hours of 
historical and documentary programming DPTV broadcasts each 
year. On Sunday, March 15, that programming will focus on Jewish 
history during the station’
s Jewish Heritage Night. 
From 7-10 p.m., this live, prime-time event will feature in-studio 
guests, fascinating looks at Jewish history and culture, and reflec-
tions on Jewish Detroit’
s past. Plus, two documentaries: Detroit 
Remember When: The Jewish Community and GI JEWS: Jewish 
Americans in World War II. 

NCJW Sponsors Video Contest
National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan (NCJW|MI) is again 
sponsoring a youth video contest for Oakland County high school 
female students. Girls will create a 30-second public service video 
announcement answering the question “How can we make a posi-
tive impact on climate change?”
Three finalists will be recognized and awarded monetary prizes 
during the award ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, at Adat Shalom 
Synagogue in Farmington Hills. First place will win $1,000; second 
place, $750; and third, $500. 
The submission deadline is midnight Monday, March 23. 
For details, an application and release forms, go to NCJWMI.org 
or call (248) 355-3300. 

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