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Jews in the D
Quarantine’
s Best Friends
12 Detroit Dog Rescue responds to needs of
furry friends during COVID.
Will There Be Camp?
14 Families’
plans are up in the air as they await
the news.
Changing on the Fly
17 Traverse City Whiskey turns from booze to
hand sanitizer to meet community’
s needs.
Women Protest Online Abuse by Going
Dark on Dating Apps
19 Local artist Sarey Ruden will lead a weeklong
digital silence in May to challenge online sexual
harassment.
Put to the Test
22 Local doctors lead COVID-19 studies that
could help solve this crisis.
Spirit
Torah portion
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Moments
24
Arts&Life
The Perfect Blend for Mom
26 Prepare a brunch to celebrate all she does.
Oratory Art
28 Audiobooks have increased in popularity the
last few years and provide an escape to another
setting for those stuck at home.
Celebrity Jews
30
Nosh
Dietary-Inclusive Delights
31 Gluten-free and vegan dessert requests for
celebrations are rising — and confectioners are up
to the challenge.
Online Events
33
Etc.
The Exchange
33
Soul
35
Raskin
45
Looking Back
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May 7-13, 2020 / 13-19 Iyar 5780| VOLUME CLVII, ISSUE 14
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, May 8, 9:30 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, May 9, 9:30 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
On the
Cover photo/credit:
Courtesy of Detroit
Dog Rescue
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan
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