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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-10 Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
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After Oxford


At the first anniversary of the deadly


school shooting, legislation for common


sense gun reform may be in reach.

18
Women Helping Women


Bikur Cholim’s new Maternal Wellness


Initiative supports new moms.

24
An Exodus in Reverse


One-time refugee returns to Egypt.

28
Seventh Annual Chanu-Con!


A community-wide Chanukah festival


presented by Congregation Beth Shalom


is back in person Dec. 4.

30
The Joy of Giving Back


John Marx dedicates his time in


retirement to giving back to the


community.

FACES & PLACES
31
Sukkot Family Festival at


The Shul

SPORTS
32
Special, Cool and Amazing


Two sets of brothers help the Bloomfield


Hills High School’s boys tennis team


win a state championship.

HEALTH
34
The Diabetes Epidemic


Learn from a registered dietitian how


to stay on top of your health.

36
Expanded Cancer Care


Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center


now offers expanded services in


Farmington Hills.

NEXT DOR
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Soul Food & Whiskey Tasting

MAZEL TOV
40
Moments

SPIRIT
41
Torah Portion
42
A Father’s Love
44
Synagogue Directory

ARTS & LIFE
46
Ba-Dee-Ya, Dancin’ in September


Willis Wonderland Foundation launched


in memory of Allee Willis.

52
Celebrity News

EVENTS
53
Community Calendar

ETC.
Spotlight
55
The Exchange 55
Obituaries
57
Looking Back 62

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Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Nov. 25, 4:45 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Nov. 26, 5:49 p.m.

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.

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