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PURELY COMMENTARY
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Essays and viewpoints.

OUR COMMUNITY
12
Tensions at Roeper


Jewish Upper School students meet with


pro-Palestinian propaganda.

16
Just Jewish Book Signing


Rabbi Dan Horwitz returns to his alma


mater, Hillel Day School, to launch book


on how to engage millennials.

18
Taste Wine from Israel


Congregation B’nai Moshe welcomes


Israel’s first whiskey distillery for a


community tasting.

19
Nova Raw


Temple Israel to host Michigan debut of


documentary #nova.

20
A Deep Breath at the End of


the Week


Shabbat means a time for family to


reconnect in this household.

21
Leadership Transition at JCRC/AJC


Rabbi Lopatin heading to Ann Arbor; Sam


Dubin named interim executive director.

22
Special Training for Bus Drivers


The J’s Special Needs Department schools


drivers on how to interact with special


needs kids.

24
Dor L’Dor


A local photographer spotlights a


generation of Jews.

SPORTS
26
He Won’t Be Silent


Mike Stone steps away from being a full-


time sports talk radio show host, but he’ll


still be busy.

NOSH
28
The Rind


Try out this unique addition to Berkley’s


Mongers’ Provisions.

FACES&PLACES
32
JARC Hosts Yearly Super Bowl


Parties

MOMENTS
33
Mazel Tovs

SPIRIT
34
God’s Shadow

35
Torah Portion

36
Synagogue Directory

ARTS&LIFE
38
Unstoppable


Matisyahu talks his new EP, his upcoming


visit to Detroit — and how he’ll continue to


be a voice for the Oct. 7 hostages.

44
The Most Complete Guide to


Jewish Oscar Nominees

46
Hedy! The Life & Inventions of


Hedy Lamarr


Heather Massie’s one-performer play will


have special accommodations for those


with cognitive issues.

48
Musical Educator


Josh Grekin offers musical lessons and


camps for people of all ages.

contents

Shabbat Lights

Shabbat starts:
Friday, March 8, 6:13 p.m.

Shabbat ends:
Saturday, March 9, 7:15 p.m.

* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.

ON THE COVER:
Cover photo: Matisyahu
(Courtesy Photo)
Cover design: Kelly Kosek

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Celebrity News

EVENTS
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Community Calendar

ETC.
Dog of the Week
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Just for Fun

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The Exchange
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Obituaries

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Looking Back
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