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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-11 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
10
A Woman of Valor
Florine Mark will long be remembered for
her efforts to make lives better.
18
Taken Too Soon
Our community mourns the loss of
Samantha Woll.
20
Interfaith Groups’ Response
Some local non-Jewish communities and
secular organizations respond to Hamas
attacks with support and others with silence.
22
Talking to Our Children
About Israel
JFamily and JFS provided a webinar for
parents and grandparents about how to
discuss the Israel-Hamas war with children.
24
A Light in the Darkness
A child’s bris is a reminder that there is
hope for the future.
26
‘Everyone Has Come Together’
Farmington Hills native chooses to stay in
Israel and volunteer.
28
U-M student Raises Nearly
$12,000 for Israel
Atara Kresch has landed in Israel with
bags of supplies for soldiers.
30
Despite War, A Lifelong Promise
Goes On
Two best friends in Metro Detroit and Israel
continue to support one another.
31
Shabbat for Israel
Hillel of Metro Detroit hosts special Shabbat
to support Israel.
31
Jewish Spartans Hold Unity
Shabbat
32
‘Radical Civility’
NCJW/MI’s Fall Focus event aims to make
a difference.
34
Benefit Program Honors
Holocaust Educators
The Zekelman Holocaust Center to honor
the Zuckers at their Annual Benefit Dinner.
36
It’s A Monster Mash
Jewish Detroit celebrates all things golem
at Reboot event.
38
Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival
Join the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor Nov. 5-19.
HEALTH
40
Preventing SIDS
Steps parents and caregivers can take
to reduce SIDS risk.
SPORTS
42
Family Time in the Fall
Kosher Ribs win another Inter-
Congregational Men’s Club Summer
Softball League fall league playoff
championship.
MAZEL TOV
43
Moments
SPIRIT
44
Miles to Go Before I Sleep
45
Torah Portion
46
Synagogue Directory
ARTS & LIFE
48
People of the Book
Detroit Jewish Book Fair runs Nov. 1-12.
50
Two Young Actors Join
A Chorus Line
Performances are this weekend at the
Berman in West Bloomfield.
52
Celebrity News
EVENTS
53
Community Calendar
contents
34
48
24
Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Oct. 27, 6:14 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:15 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
ON THE COVER:
Cover art: Florine Mark. Photo
courtesy of the family.
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan
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Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2023 / 11-17 Cheshvan 5784 | VOLUME CLXXIV, ISSUE 11
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The Exchange 55
Obituaries
56
Looking Back 61
JN Puzzle Page 62