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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
23

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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