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Dec. 5-11, 2024 / 4-10 Kislev 5785
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PURELY COMMENTARY
4-7 Essays and viewpoints.
OUR COMMUNITY
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An Evening of Unity
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner brings
Detroiters together.
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Heart of a Lion
Art Fishman honored at Ford Field.
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U-M’s Hostile Climate May Be
Coming to an End
Changes coming to Central Student Government
make students hopeful, despite recent disruptions.
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The David Frank Aisle
At 100 years old, Home Depot’s oldest
employee isn’t slowing down.
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Get Your Tickets!
FJA’s Performing Arts Department presents
The Odd Couple, Female Version.
GIFT GUIDE
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Make It Bright
Shed light with gifts for everyone
on your Chanukah list.
CAMP GUIDE
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Willoway Has Something for Everyone
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Camp Can Be Important for Boys
Overnight camp can help their
social-emotional development.
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Introducing Tastebuds
A fresh take on dining at Tamarack.
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Camp Guide Listings
ON THE COVER:
Cover photo/credit: Over 2,500 guests joined Yeshiva Beth Yehudah
on Nov. 3 for an inspiring Evening of Unity. Photo by Shawn Scott.
Cover design: Kaitlyn Iezzi
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Shabbat Lights
Shabbat starts:
Friday, Dec. 6, 4:41 p.m.
Shabbat ends:
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:47 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva
Beth Yehudah calendar.
SPORTS
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88 and Still Great
Senior athlete extraordinaire Mort
Friedman won three gold medals at
two competitions this year.
MOMENTS
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Mazel Tov!
SPIRIT
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Encountering God
45
Torah Portion
46
Synagogue Directory
ARTS&LIFE
48
The Annual Potters Market
Jewish artists are among the potters
showcasing their work.
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Chanukah Boogaloo
Ann Arbor’s Theatre NOVA presents
a holiday treat.
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Celebrity News
53
Weekly Recipe
EVENTS
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Community Calendar
ETC.
Just for Fun
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The Bulletin Board 56
Obituaries
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Looking Back 62
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