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contents

PURELY COMMENTARY
4-9 
Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
10 
Building Leaders of Tomorrow
Youth Summit connects young Detroiters
 
with work opportunities.

11 
On to Israel
Two students awarded scholarships for
 
gap year in Israel. 

12 
Come on Back
Young Israel of Oak Park receives a
 
grant to bring members together. 

14 
Helping People Get Work
JVS provides janitorial trainings for those
 
with disabilities.

15 
Repairing the World
Ex-Detroiter Marla Feldman is a moving
 
advocate for tikkun olam. 

16 
Ice Cream Social
JSL provides cool treats, cool music.

16 
Up & Coming Writers
Four high schoolers named winners in
 
annual writing contest.

18 
All in a Day’s Work
JVS’ 38-year job counselor retires — after
 
launching hundreds of careers.

20 
Listening Tour
Dave Coulter visits the JN in his efforts
 
to better know Oakland County.

SPORTS
22 
Tigers Like Mike
Jewish catcher from Duke selected in
 
the 12th round of the MLB Draft.

ERETZ
24 
Meet Jeff Schreiber
Religious Zionism led to family’s decision
 
to move to Israel.

MAZEL TOV!
26 
Moments

SPIRIT
26 
Torah portion
28 
The Spirituality of Listening
30 
Synagogue Directory

ARTS&LIFE
33 
Casting a Spell
Putnam County actress has rich theatrical
 
heritage.

35 
Young Voices
Detroit Children’s Choir featured in Shoah
 
Ambassadors film.

36 
Book Review: A Passion for
 
Israel: Adventures of a
 
Sar-El Volunteer

36 
Celebrity News

EVENTS
37 
Community Calendar

NOSH
38 
From Russia with Love
Bistro Le Bliss serves Eastern European
 
fare with a French twist.

42 
Food for Thought
 
Top kosher eateries to check out in Metro
 
Detroit this summer.

48 
Dining Guide Listings

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Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, July 30, 8:36 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, July 31, 9:42 p.m. 

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

ON THE COVER:
Cover photo/credit: Director 
of food operations at Soul Cafe 
Shalom Shomer. Photo by Jerry 
Zolynsky. 
Cover design: Kelly Kosek

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July 29-Aug. 4, 2021 / 20-26 Av 5781 | VOLUME CLIX, ISSUE 25

HEALTH
51 
A Little Miracle
Metro Detroit youngster is an
 
ambassador for cochlear implants.

ETC.
The Exchange 53
Obituaries 
54
Raskin 
61
Looking Back 62

