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n Saturday, July 9, The Well and Temple Israel teamed up
to host Shabbat at the Zoo for families with young chil-
dren. At the Pierson Lake Picnic Site near the polar bear
exhibit at the Detroit Zoo, more than 40 families came together to
enjoy a special Shabbat morning.
A variety of craft projects and
activities were available, and
Rabbi Jeff Stombaugh of The
Well and Rabbi Arianna Gordon
of Temple Israel led a fami-
ly-friendly Shabbat service with
a bonus story time.
The program wrapped up with
Hamotzi before the challah and
snacks were distributed, and
then families went on to enjoy
the rest of the afternoon at the
zoo. Shabbat at the Zoo is an
annual partnership event for The
Well and Temple Israel and is
looked forward to by staff and
participants alike.

Shabbat for Tots
at the Detroit Zoo

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE WELL AND TEMPLE ISRAEL

Families worked together to create zoo-themed craft projects.

Three
generations:
Eric Berlin,
Marci Berlin
and Talia Berlin
enjoyed their
day at the zoo.

Samantha Sulzer
and daughter
Rayna had a
blast.

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