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PHOTOS COURTESY JCRC/AJC
Mitzvah Day 2020

F

or the last 24 years, the
Jewish Community
Relations Council/AJC
(JCRC/AJC) has provided
thousands of Christmas Day
volunteer opportunities for
members of the community
as part of Mitzvah Day. Each
year, more than 600 people of
all backgrounds spend the day
at Metropolitan Detroit non-
profits filling staff shortages
and allowing organizations to
reduce staffing.
Even amid the COVID-19
pandemic, JCRC/AJC contin-
ued this important tradition on
Christmas Day — albeit in a

modified format.
Throughout December,
JCRC/AJC provided weekly
lists, by email and on their
website, of nonprofits accept-
ing donations and volunteers
to help make the holiday spe-
cial for those in need. Many
heeded the call, purchasing
gifts from wish lists and assist-
ing on site, in socially distant
ways. On Christmas Day, a
number of masked volunteers
braved the snow to deliver
meals and gifts, as well as take
care of animals at the Michigan
Humane Society, alongside
interfaith friends.

IN
THED
JEWS
|FACES&PLACES

Judah Lopatin delivers a bag of gifts
while volunteering for Jimmy’s Kids.

Patty Stelmaszak delivers food and
gift bags while volunteering for Meals
on Wheels.

Rabbi Asher Lopatin, executive director
of Jewish Community Relations Council/
AJC (JCRC/AJC), with Dr. Muzammil
Ahmed of the Michigan Muslim
Community Council at Jimmy’s Kids.

Welcome!

Dr. Kleinsmith has joined Midwest
Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic
Surgery – Farmington Hills Center

Dr. Kleinsmith received her
bachelor’s degree from Michigan
State University, and her medical
degree from Wayne State University
School of Medicine. Dr. Kleinsmith
completed her dermatology
residency at Henry Ford Hospital,
where she was Chief Resident.
Dr. Kleinsmith

Welcome!

Dr. Kleinsmith has joined Midwest
Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic
Surgery – Farmington Hills Center

Dr. Kleinsmith received her
bachelor’s degree from Michigan
State University, and her medical
degree from Wayne State University
School of Medicine. Dr. Kleinsmith
completed her dermatology
residency at Henry Ford Hospital,
where she was Chief Resident.
Dr. Kleinsmith

Welcome!

Dr. Kleinsmith has joined Midwest
Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic
Surgery – Farmington Hills Center

Dr. Kleinsmith received her
bachelor’s degree from Michigan
State University, and her medical
degree from Wayne State University
School of Medicine. Dr. Kleinsmith
completed her dermatology
residency at Henry Ford Hospital,
where she was Chief Resident.
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Dr. Kleinsmith has joined Midwest Center for

Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery — Farmington Hills Center.

Dr. Kleinsmith received her bachelor’s degree from

Michigan State University, and her medical degree from

Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Kleinsmith

completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital,

where she was Chief Resident.

Dr. Kleinsmith is a

Board Certified Dermatologist.