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Jews in the D
A Showdown in Ann Arbor
10 Behind the new lawsuit challenging longtime 
synagogue protesters.

Lansing Demonstrators Protest 
Whitmer With Hitler Signs
16 Organizers say the Nazi signs weren’
t theirs; 
ADL condemns comparison.

JSL Looking for Army of Volunteers
18 From masks to shopping to pen pals, 
everyone can do something.

Feeding Those on the Frontline
19 COVID-19 pandemic inspires friends to raise 
funds for hospital workers’
 restaurant meals.

Spreading Cheer
20 Teenager spearheads initiative to get hand-
made cards to lonely patients and seniors. 

Teen Talks
20 UMatter’
s teen mental health program 
continues online.

Creative Gardening for a Cause
During COVID-19
23 The Relief Garden Initiative allows community 
members to get outside and help those in need.

Ready-to-Eat Meals
28 Former Garden Fresh Gourmet owner launches 
Mindful Meals to help people eat healthier during 
the quarantine.

Spirit
Torah portion
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Arts&Life
Print Patrons
30 Jewish artists highlighted in BBAC exhibit of 
Stewart & Stewart artists. 
 

Saturday Night Seder
32 Metro Detroit natives help put on star-studded 
online fundraiser.

Book Review: The Blackbird Girls
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Celebrity Jews
34

Online Events
34

Business
Israeli Airline Brings Precious
COVID Cargo
35 HoMedics overhauled its production process in 
China to produce protective gear for those on the 
front lines. Thanks to El Al, they arrived in Detroit.

Etc.

The Exchange 
36

Soul 
38

Raskin 
45

Looking Back 
46

Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts: 

Friday, April 24, 8:07 p.m.
Shabbat ends:

Saturday, April 25, 9:12 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

On the cover:
Cover photo:
Photography by
Alex Sherman
Cover design: 
Michelle Sheridan

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