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PURELY COMMENTARY
5-9
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
36
14
30
22
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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The Exchange 38
Events
39
Obituaries
40
Raskin
45
Looking Back 46