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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-8 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
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A Trip Back in Time
Jewish Historical Society presents ‘In the
Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings
Street’ at the Detroit Historical Museum.
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Community Vigil for the Fallen
Local Yom HaZikaron event on May 12 will
commemorate those who were lost on Oct. 7.
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How We Met: ‘I Moved Her to the
Top of the List!’
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Mega Shabbat
Michigan State Chabad attracts 400+ to
March 15 event.
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A Moral Obligation as Jews
Since the Jewish Climate Leadership
Coalition’s launch, 12 Michigan-based insti-
tutions have signed the founding statement.
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Doing Jewish Down Under
Trip to Australia was rich with Jewish
experience.
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Movie Fundraiser
Help support Planet Lori Art Camp and
The Lisa Project.
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Pro-Israel Rally
Students at University of Michigan gather
to bring attention to Hamas’ hostages.
PASSOVER
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Let My People Go
Local rabbis share their Pesach messages.
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Next Year in Jerusalem
Complete your home — and seder table —
with art and Judaica made in Israel.
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Food for Thought: Passover
Desserts
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This Year in Jerusalem
Metro Detroiters planning to spend
Pesach in Israel.
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Innovative Seders
New and old traditions make the
holiday meaningful for these families.
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Just for Kids
Passover: PASS IT ON!
MOMENTS
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Mazel Tov!
ERETZ
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Normal, But Not Normal
Visit to Israel was meaningful,
informative and surreal.
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Under Attack
For Israelis awaiting the Iranian missile
barrage, a night of terror puncuated by
attempts at humor.
SPORTS
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The Long and Winding Path
With his college hockey career behind
him, Josh Nodler looks to the future,
which he hopes includes playing
professionally.
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Quick Hits
SPIRIT
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The Story We Tell
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Torah Portion
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Synagogue Directory
Shabbat and Holiday Lights
Shabbat HaGadol starts:
Friday, April 19, 8:01 p.m.
Shabbat HaGadol ends:
Saturday, April 20, 9:06 p.m.
Passover, Night 1:
Monday, April 22, 8:05 p.m.
Passover, Night 2:
Tuesday, April 23, 9:10 p.m.
Holiday ends:
Wednesday, April 24, 9:11 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth
Yehudah calendar.
Cover Art: Naomi Broudo is an illustrator of
Judaic art; Shop: naomibroudo.etsy.com;
Instagram: @freshketubah
Cover Design: Michelle Sheridan
April 18-24, 2024 / 10-16 Nissan, 5784 | VOLUME CLXXV, ISSUE 10
ARTS&LIFE
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No Biz Like Show Biz
The Elmwood was a popular
place where many talented
Jewish entertainers performed.
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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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