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of Highland Park, is an agency that
provides safe space and support ser-
vices for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ
youth. The food remaining from the
dinner was donated to Grace Center of
Hope Shelter in Pontiac to feed their
clients.
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n April 13, Temple Emanu-El had its first KISS Dance. The “Kids
Invite Someone Special” event brought out more than 175 people
in the surrounding community. Kids invited parents, grandpar-
ents and friends out for dinner and dancing.
The temple is grateful for the generous Hermelin Davidson
Congregational Excellence grant, which allowed the congregation to
elevate the dance. The grant’s focus on “Committing to the Corridor”
utilizes local businesses, vendors and artists for programming. The
KISS Dance supported 11 local companies and organizations, show-
casing the talent in the Woodward area. The dancers didn’t stop
moving all evening thanks to the local music duo of Fritts & Chips.
One thing that can make an already entertaining night out
even better is knowing that it supports a worthy cause. The KISS
Dance raised $1,116 for the Ruth Ellis Center. Ruth Ellis, based out
Temple Emanu-El
KISS Dance
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADDY KATZ/ASK PHOTOGRAPHY
Families had fun getting dressed up for a dinner
and dance party with friends.
‘Say it with a Sign’ brought all of the fun balloons
to the party.
ABOVE: Yachad and Temple pre-
school families met up on the dance
floor. BELOW: Kids jammed out to
Fritts & Chips, the musical duo with a
Motown twist.
Props inspired
some serious
poses in the 360
photo booth.
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