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PURELY COMMENTARY 
4-10 Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
12 
Veterans Honored 

 
Two esteemed centenarians celebrated 

 
special days in January. 

16 
Garrett’s Space Receives 

 
$4 Million in Funding 

 
Suicide prevention nonprofit will use funds 

 
to open residential center.

18 
Calling for a New Intifada 

 
Pro-Palestinian protest at U-M raises 

 
concern among Jewish students.

21 
How We Met 

 
All Because of a Mouse.

22 
The Fight Against Antisemitism 

 
in Film 

 
Hear from attorney suing Amazon for 

 
distributing film that promotes violence 

 
against Jews.

24 
A Letter to Israel 

 
Temple Israel and Shir Shalom families 

 
embarked on a December family mission. 

26 
Making the Grade 

 
Annual David Hermelin Scholarship Award 

 
honors Hillel student who embodies 

 
empathy and leadership.

27 
The Time of Your Life 

 
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy 

 
Department Signature Event stars Jennifer 
 Grey.

27 
Dennis Bernard Named Chair 

 
of JFNA Security and 

 
Antisemitism Committee

28 
Backpacks that Care 

 
Hillel’s Tikkun Olam class creates comfort 

 
packages for pediatric cancer patients.

NEXT DOR
30 
Romp-N-Roll 

 
Pet parents and their fur-babies got 

 
together for a good time.

31 
‘Finally in the Right Place’ 

 
Yevgeniya Gazman, an artist heading to 

 
Israel with the Motor City Mission.

CAMP GUIDE
32 
A Camp for Everyone 

 
Tamarack Camps’ penchant for inclusivity 

 
shines with the Avodah Young Adults 

 
Program.

36 
Fundraiser for Tamarack 

 
Sasha’s successful summer of empowerment. 

38 
Fun and Jewish Immersion 

 
Chabad Jewish Center Troy launches new 

 
two-week summer camp for kids.

40 
JCC Ann Arbor Camp Fair 

 
Enjoy Tu b’Shevat crafts and learn about 

 
options for summer fun. 

41 
2023 Camp Directory

SPORTS
44 
A Win U.P. North 

 
Novi High School hockey team co-captain 

 
Lucas Hutten leaves a legacy in the Upper 

 
Peninsula.

FOOD
46 
Planting Roots in Israel 

 
Try these recipes to celebrate Tu b’Shevat.

MAZEL TOV
49 
Moments

SPIRIT
50 
How To Become Great

51 
Torah Portion

24

Shabbat Lights 
Shabbat starts: 
Friday, Feb. 3, 5:31 p.m. 
Shabbat ends: 
Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:35 p.m. 
Erev Tu b’Shevat: 
Sunday night, Feb. 5 
Tu b’Shevat: 
Monday, Feb. 6

* Times according to Yeshiva 
Beth Yehudah calendar. 

ON THE COVER: 
Cover photo/credit: Noam 
Raphael and Aidan Silverton. 
 
Courtesy of Camp Tamarack 
Cover design: Kelly Kosek
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Synagogue Directory

ARTS&LIFE
54 
The Mystical Number 18 

 
“18” Exhibit at the Janice Charach 
 

 
Gallery runs through March 1.

56 
Capturing the Beauty of 

 
God’s Creation 

 
Former advertising pro takes to 

 
nature photography.

58 
Celebrity News

EVENTS
59 
Community Calendar

SPOTLIGHT
61 
Community News

ETC.
The Exchange 62 
Obituaries 
64 
Looking Back 70

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