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JN’s 2020 Election Guide
A Note from the Editor
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Republican Senate Candidate
John James
14

Incumbent Democratic Senator
Gary Peters
16

Incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens
18

Republican challenger Eric Esshaki
20

Oakland County Executive Race
22

Oakland County Circuit Court
Judge Race
24

Head to thejewishnews.com to read interviews with 
Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Andy Levin and Rep.
Elissa Slotkin; challengers in the Oakland County 
Treasurer race; as well as interviews with those 
vying for seats on the state legislature.

Moments
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Spirit
Torah portion
27

Sports
Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 
Needs a New Home
28 Closing of JCC health club leaves location of 
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
33 

Nosh
A Challah Tradition to Continue
34 Friendship Circle buys Dakota Bread.

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The Exchange 
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Soul 
 
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Danny Raskin 45

Looking Back 46

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