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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.