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Jews in the D
Out of Hiding
14 A group of Ethiopia’
s Hidden Jews finds aid
and support to improve their lives and practice
Judaism.
Surprising Supreme Court Decision
20 Ruling protects gay and transgender individuals
on the job.
To Protect and Serve
22 A Jewish police officer discusses policing at a
difficult time.
Social Media Nightmare
27 A Southfield dermatologist was hacked.
Moments
28
Spirit
Torah portion
29
Eretz
What Is Israel Really Protecting?
30 As annexation looms and protests kick off, we
must reflect on Israel’
s claims to protect Jews all
over the world.
Arts&Life
A New Light & Color Experience
32 The essence of studio glass goes digital in
Glass 48: Habatat Direct.
Going to the Library
34 Area libraries are beginning the reopening
process.
Celebrity Jews
35
Online Events
35
Health
Health Care Heroes
36 Health care heroes today reflect physician
heroes of the Holocaust.
Etc.
The Exchange
38
Soul
40
Raskin
45
Looking Back
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June 25-July 1, 2020/3-8 Tammuz 5780| VOLUME CLVII, ISSUE 21
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, June 26, 8:56 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
June 27, 10:07 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
On the cover:
In Ethiopia, in the
Jewish section of
Debre Brehan, a
blacksmith taks a
break from his work.
Photo by Suzi Colman.
Cover design:
Michelle Sheridan
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