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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 51 political activism and engagement that took many forms. A lifelong Democrat, he served as a delegate to the 1968 and 1972 Democratic National Conventions, participating in, bearing witness to and reflecting upon periods of turbulent change in party and national politics. He ran for Congress in 1968 and, though ultimately unsuccessful, was proud to have raised support for Democratic presidential ...…
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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...…
…viewpoints » S end letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com DETROIT JEWISH NEWS theJEWISHNEWS.com guest column Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher / Executive Editor ahorwitz@renmedia.us Future Of The Republican Party: Unity F. Kevin Browett Chief Operating Officer kbrowett@renmedia.us | Editorial F amily unity — working together. parents, Marjory and Donald Epstein. Last Sunday, I spoke at Temple We each have unique qualities that Beth El on th...…
…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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