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JN’s 2020 Election Guide
A Note from the Editor
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Republican Senate Candidate
John James
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Incumbent Democratic Senator
Gary Peters
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Incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens
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Republican challenger Eric Esshaki
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Oakland County Executive Race
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Oakland County Circuit Court
Judge Race
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Moments
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Spirit
Torah portion
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Sports
Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Needs a New Home
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plaques in limbo.
Quick Hits
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Arts&Life
Chamber Music Goes Virtual
30 Harpsichordist Andrew Appel to play free
online concert.
Celebrity Jews
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Online Events
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Nosh
A Challah Tradition to Continue
34 Friendship Circle buys Dakota Bread.
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Soul
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Danny Raskin 45
Looking Back 46
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