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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-12 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
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A Visit to Azerbaijan
Ex-Soviet state is both Shi’a Muslim
and friendly to Israel.
18
Ethnic Intimidation
Man accused of hurling antisemitic and
racist epithets at people in Temple Beth
El parking lot is in police custody.
22
A Life in Service
Jewish Senior Life adds Janet Antin
to the marketing team.
22
Historic Resolution
Black-Jewish Caucus introduces
resolution honoring Israeli-Americans,
condemning antisemitism and
discrimination.
24
Repair the World Welcomes
New National Fellows
Two first-year fellows join senior fellow
in Detroit.
25
The Dynamic Volunteering Duo
Meet Norah and Emily Miller, the twins
who fell in love with volunteering at
JARC.
FACES & PLACES
26
Trade Secrets Raises Money
to Empower Women
27
Farber’s Friendsgiving
Day Parade
NEXT DOR
28
A Skilled Storyteller
Self-taught videographer Adam Fox-Long
has built a career with his camera.
BUSINESS
30
Family-Owned Admiral Metals
Evolves for 90 Years
From horse and buggy to scrap metal
recycling yard.
30
Here’s To
32
A Memorable Trip to Ukraine
CEO of Globe Midwest Adjusters
International returns to host event
to raise awareness and funds for
this humanitarian disaster.
34
Diamonds Direct Partners
with New Day Foundation
34
Danto Furniture Celebrates
Grand Reopening
SPORTS
35
Two-Time State Champion
Alex Lewis was a dynamic doubles
player and a ‘great leader’ for the
Birmingham Seaholm High School
boys tennis team.
GIFT GUIDE
37
Give Great Gifts
Something awesome for everyone
on your Chanukah list.
46
Festive December Sales
at Council Re | Sale Shop
48
Give a Gift that will be
an Experience
50
Art Together
Yevgeniya Gazman combines art
with philanthropy.
52
Give the Gift of Oak
Park Memories
Former mayor of Oak Park’s Oak
Park Opoly pays tribute to the city.
MAZEL TOV
54
Moments
SPIRIT
55
Torah Portion
56
Physical Fear, Moral Distress
58
Synagogue Directory
ARTS&LIFE
60
Come Back to the Maple
Theater and Lounge
Find entertainment 365 days a
year in this newly remodeled
neighborhood gem.
63
A Play About Friendship
Frankel Jewish Academy stages
John Lennon & Me Dec. 14-15.
64
Celebrity News
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Dec. 9, 4:41 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Dec. 10, 5:47 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
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Dec. 8-14, 2022 / 14-20 Kislev 5783 | VOLUME CLXXII, ISSUE 17
EVENTS
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Community Calendar
ETC.
The Exchange 67
Obituaries
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Looking Back 78
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