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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-8 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
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A Record-Breaking Crowd
At Women’s Philanthropy’s Signature event,
guest Debra Messing shares message of
empowerment.
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Buy the Books!
Bookstock used books and media sale
celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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Let All Who Are Hungry Come
and Eat
Metro Detroit synagogues offer communal
Passover seders.
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Preparing for Passover
Sederim, lectures and other Pesach events
will usher in Metro Detroit’s observance of
the Festival of Freedom.
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Finals or Passover with Family?
That’s the choice faced by students at
Michigan State University this year.
24
Israeli Flags Stolen
St. Clair Shores man keeps flags flying.
25
Friendseder Returns!
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How We Met: All Because of
Ed Asner!
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Gesher Career Expo
Seven local nonprofit agencies will be at
the April 3 event.
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The Backbone of the Maccabi
Games
Volunteers bring the 2024 JCC Maccabi
Games in Detroit to life.
CELEBRATE
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Annual JN Event Planning Section
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Mama Mia
Mothers-of-the-bride (and groom): Shine on!
42
A Rare Celebration
Redemption of the firstborn son.
48
Sustainable Celebrations
Caterers’ practices help the Earth.
52
Crafting the Perfect B’nai Mitzvah
A blend of tradition and trend.
56
Celebrate Listings
SPORTS
62
‘I Love Where I Ended Up’
Ryan Burke helps the Indiana University
gets his career back on track.
JUST FOR KIDS
64
Exploring the Wide World
of Animals
65
Why Do I Sneeze?
HEALTH
66
Senior Care Specialists
Can Ease Life Transitions
Don’t wait for a crisis to make a plan.
FOOD
68
Food for Thought
Appetizers and sides for Passover.
MOMENTS
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Mazel Tov!
SPIRIT
74
Torah Portion
76
The Courage of Identity Crises
78
Synagogue Directory
ARTS&LIFE
80
Liza Wiemer on Assignment
Young Adult author brings message of
standing up for others around the globe.
82
Movie Review
One Life is the Story of Thousands of Lives
83
Just for Fun
84
Celebrity News
EVENTS
85
Community Calendar
contents
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Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, March 29, 7:38 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, March 30, 8:40 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
ON THE COVER:
Cover photo: Bookstock leaders
include Beverly Phillips, Carol Dmitruk,
Bobbi Gutman, Susi Schoenberger,
Jane Steinger and Janet Berman.
Photo Credit: Jamie Feldman
Cover Design: Michelle Sheridan
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Dog of the Week 72
The Exchange 86
Obituaries
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Looking Back 94
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