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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-11 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
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From Frankel to Fatigues
Determined high school grad forgoes
her prom for basic training.
18
A Tale of Two Museums
JCRC/AJC brings Jewish and African
American students together to
understand each other’s history.
20
A Unique Partnership
Ann Arbor’s Temple Beth Emeth co-owns
its building with a Christian church.
22
Watering the Earth with Time
Meet Julia Cunnien, who helps the
community grow one garden at a time.
24
Synagogue Refresh
Young Israel of Southfield renovates
its sanctuary.
26
Garden Almost Doubled
Giving Gardens adds more space to grow
produce to feed the community.
28
Women’s Technion Mission
Educates and Inspires
Michigan delegation learns from
high-achieving Israeli women.
30
‘World’s Greatest Finish Line’
Oak Park rider aims to raise $20,000
to help children with cancer.
31
Relay for Life
Head to the Detroit Zoo Aug. 14 to show
your support for those with cancer.
FACES & PLACES
32
JARC & Farber Hebrew Day
School Activities Day
33
Tamarack’s Beloved Bubbie
Zaydie Family Camp Returns
NEXT DOR
34
Meet Josh Lowenthal, an
Attorney Offering Virtual
Legal Services
35
NEXTGen Detroit’s
Eventful Summer
A look back on some NEXTGen Detroit
summer events
HEALTH
38
Coast-to-Coast Bike Ride
for Stroke Awareness
During a stop-by in Detroit on Aug. 5,
couple will share their story at a
Corktown event.
SPORTS
40
California Dreaming
Detroit flag-bearer Grace Kleinfeldt:
‘I couldn’t miss out on going’ to the revived
JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego.
MAZEL TOV
41
Moments
SPIRIT
42
The Effective Critic
43
Torah Portion
44
Synagogue Directory
NOSH
46
Detroit Vegan Soul
ARTS & LIFE
48
Survivor’s Story Told on Film
Mickey Shapiro’s My Name Is Sara
premieres at the Maple Theater Aug. 5.
50
Tuesdays With Morrie
Mitch Albom’s celebrated play is coming
to Michigan.
52
Celebrity News
EVENTS
53
Community Calendar
ETC.
The Exchange 54
Obits
56
Looking Back 62
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat begins:
Friday, Aug. 5, 8:29 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Aug. 6, 9:34 p.m.
Tisha b’Av fast begins:
Saturday, Aug. 6, 8:46 p.m.
Tisha b’Av fast ends:
Sunday, Aug. 7, 9:32 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
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Cover photo/credit: Pfc. Rachel
Jacob. Photo by Jerry Zolynsky
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