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Preserving the Legacy

of Albert Kahn
New foundation to honor life’s work

of Detroit’s master architect.

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Waiting on the Hug

New rabbi at Shir Tikvah can’t wait

to lead services in person.

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Leadership Skills

Federation COO chosen for

prestigious fellowship.

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Teaching Lifeskills

Podcast aids 20-somethings.

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Making Learning Fun


Musical YouTube channel helps kids
have fun while learning remotely.

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New Digs for Dogs

Detroit Dog Rescue celebrates

10 years with a new headquarters.

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Historic Presidency

All the ways Biden and Harris

(and their families) made Jewish

history on Inauguration Day.

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Faces & Places

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Video Love Letters

Now you can mail mini-movies of

cherished moments to those without

a computer or smartphone.

Moments

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Moments

Spirit

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Torah portion

ARTS&LIFE

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Recipes for the Big Game

You don’t have to order pizza …

try these instead.
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Rabbis on Capitol Hill
New book highlights rabbis, including

those from Metro Detroit, who have

blessed Congress.

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Sophisticated Music


New CD, Bernstein Reimagined,

features variations in jazz styling.

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Celebrity Jews

Events
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Health

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A Better Foot Forward


Albion College student creates high

heel stabilizing device for those

with arthritis.

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The Exchange 37
Soul
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Danny Raskin 45
Looking Back 46

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Shabbat Lights
Tu b’Shevat: Thursday, Jan. 28
Shabbat Starts: Friday, Jan. 29, 5:25 p.m.

Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Jan. 30, 6:29 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.

ON THE COVER:
Cover photo/credit: The Fisher
Building, the “largest art object” in
Detroit. Photo by Michael G. Smith.
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

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