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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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