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…metro Nazi Thievery Jewish families continue to seek artworks stolen during WWII. Shari S. Cohen Special to the Jewish News A s the Nazis occupied Europe and implemented Hitler's Final Solution to eliminate European Jewry, they also systematically stole or coerced sales of artwork from Jewish collectors and gallery owners throughout the continent. "The volume of theft was staggering," said Howard N. Spiegler, speaker at the Mary Einstein...…
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…metro Charity Garage Sale Young cancer survivor raises funds for Kids Kicking Cancer. Josh EI'Chonen JN Intern D aniel Richmond, 7, held a char- ity garage sale to raise money for Kids Kicking Cancer at Berkley's Community Center Craft Show Saturday, Oct. 25. Prior to the event, Daniel, with the help and encouragement of his parents, Steve and Jodi Richmond, raised $1,600 in donations. The Richmonds live in Berkley and are members of Tem...…
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…oints of view >> Send letters to: Ietters@thejewishnews.com Essay Editorial Israel's Bus Decree Must Clear Scrutiny Prayerful Original clergy passages accentuate Temple Israel's new siddur. E p rayer: It provides a gateway to speak to God. Making From The Heart a spiritual connection during prayer creates the con- For Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny, the ditions to meditate — to hear God. siddur enabled her to share some So prayer is a catalys...…
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…arts & entertainment This still from author David Kurtz's vacation movie shows Maurice Chandler (Moszek Tuchendler) — the central figure in Three Minutes in Poland — in 1938 at age 13. A Snippet In 1 • Time THREE MINUTES IN POLAND OISCOYEO106 fl LOST WORLD D 1938 FILM GLENN KURTI Author's discovery of a grandfather's vacation movie, shot in prewar Poland, inspired a book and much more. I Suzanne Chessler Contributing Writer G ...…
…arts & entertainment Facing The Fire The Voice finalist Michelle Chamuel found "her voice" in Michigan. Now, in anticipation of her first solo album, she returns to Detroit to share her new music. I Daniel Joyaux Special to the Jewish News W hen indie songstress Michelle Chamuel plays the Shelter in Detroit on Monday, Nov. 10, it will be both a triumphant homecoming for a University of Michigan graduate and the first step of a burgeon...…
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