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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. 

14 
U-M’s Hostile Climate May Be 

 
Coming to an End 

 
Changes coming to Central Student Government 

 
make students hopeful, despite recent disruptions. 

16 
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
20 
Make It Bright 

 
Shed light with gifts for everyone 

 
on your Chanukah list. 

CAMP GUIDE
32 
Willoway Has Something for Everyone 

34 
Camp Can Be Important for Boys 

 
Overnight camp can help their 

 
social-emotional development. 

38 
Introducing Tastebuds 

 
A fresh take on dining at Tamarack.

40 
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
42 
88 and Still Great 

 
Senior athlete extraordinaire Mort 

 
Friedman won three gold medals at 

 
two competitions this year. 

MOMENTS 
43 
Mazel Tov!

SPIRIT 
44 
Encountering God 

45 
Torah Portion

46 
Synagogue Directory 

ARTS&LIFE
48 
The Annual Potters Market 

 
Jewish artists are among the potters 

 
showcasing their work. 

50 
Chanukah Boogaloo 

 
Ann Arbor’s Theatre NOVA presents 

 
a holiday treat. 

52 
Celebrity News

53 
Weekly Recipe 

EVENTS 
54 
Community Calendar

ETC. 
Just for Fun 
 55 
The Bulletin Board 56 
Obituaries 
 57 

Looking Back 62

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