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…viewpoints » S end letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com Making A Difference National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section for openers Winter Is Coming Terry Hollander O n Nov. 18, our temperature shows no sign of snow reached 70 degrees. Twenty- because it melted over four hours later it was 37. And the last three commer- what did I say to anyone who would cial breaks. listen? “Can you believe it! OMG, one I mean no disre- d...…
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…Securing Our Future A Journey to Israel Inspires Kari and Nick Coburn to Support Our Community’s Future IN 2014, Nick Coburn joined a Federation Solidarity The Centennial Fund is the central campaign for ensuring the Mission to Israel following the recent conflict in long-term security of Jewish Detroit. Over the past several Gaza. This was his first trip to Israel and the experience had years, the Fund has become a vehicle for over a hu...…
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