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PURELY COMMENTARY 
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OUR COMMUNITY 
10 
Freedom, Finally! 
 
Recalling the historic arrival of Soviet 
 
Jews in Detroit.

14 
People of the Book 
 
New Jewish library opens in Oak Park.

16 
Makin’ Matzah 
 
JFamily offers in-home 
 
“Matzah Factory” kit.

16 
‘Let My People Celebrate!’ 
 
Time-travel to Egypt while in your car 
 
at Chabad theatrical Passover event.

17 
Stocking Up for the Holiday 
 
Local markets offer groceries for 
 
Passover — some non-contact style. 

18 
Aiding the Fight Against Racism 
 
New Detroit Inc. names its first-ever COO.

19 
Wisdom from the ‘C-Suite’ 
 
Jewish Working Women’s Network 
 
shares journeys of local woman leaders.

ERETZ 
19 
News from Israel

MAZEL TOV! 
20 
Moments

SPIRIT 
21 
Torah portion

HOME 
22 
Consider Cypress 
 
Add a dash of spice and style to your 
 
kitchen.

24 
Top Trends 
 
Highlights of the 2021 Kitchen and Bath 
 
Industry Show.

28 
Cozy Bedrooms 
 
Top design trends to make your space 
 
warm and comfortable.

Business 
30 
Foresight for the Future 
 
Israeli automotive tech firm sets up 
 
partnership with U-M.

32 
Transition, Transition! 
 
Attorney Ira Jaffe forms consulting firm to 
 
 
 
 advise businesses in planning for future.

Arts&Life 
34 
Dining In: Beefing Up 
 
the Brisket 
 
Here are creative side dishes to enhance 
 
your Passover dining.

36 
All That Jazz 
 
Jake Bass’ jazz album is up for Detroit 
 
Music Awards.

37 
Celebrity Jews 

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Shabbat Lights 
Shabbat starts: 
Friday, March 12, 6:18 p.m. 
Shabbat ends: 
Saturday, March 13, 7:19 p.m.* 
*Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

ON THE COVER: 
Cover photo/credit: Immigrant sis-
ters embrace in this historical photo 
provided by Jewish Family Service.

Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

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ETC. 
The Exchange 38 
Events 
39 
Obituaries 
40 
Raskin 
45 
Looking Back 46 

