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…Families on opposite sides of the political spectrum find ways to maintain civility. Louis Finkelman Special to the Jewish News p olitics in America this election year seem more personal than ever. Politically involved people describe supporters of the opposing party as rivals, opponents and even as enemies. When we do have to meet those folks at work, school or synagogue, the conversa- tion can get tense in a hurry. What if we have to meet...…
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…Dear Friends, Thank you for the support you have extended to me these past 12 years. It has been an honor to serve as your District Judge. -Diane D'Agostini politics Jews On The Ballot Harry Kirsbaum Contributing Writer I State Representative 27th District Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak Township and Oak Park Please join us in re-electing Judge Diane D'Agostini Arthur Horwitz Honorable Sidney Rubin Benj...…
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…points of view >> Send letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com Editorial Who May Pray At The Western Wall? hen Israeli police arrested Anat Hoffman for alleg- edly disturbing public order at the Western Wall when her women's prayer group continued to sing the Shema out loud after being ordered to stop, they shifted the focus from how best to accommodate all worshippers at Judaism's holiest site to the matter of reportedly using excessive for...…
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…Rock The Vote Teens learn firsthand about service from political candidates. Melissa Berlin Teen2Teen Staff Writer A s I sat listening to Rabbi Aaron Starr explain how the Jewish nation has never truly been governed by a single person, I examined the panel of political candidates seated before us. I was attending "Rock The Vote: Candidate Forum" Oct. 22 with 75 teens (and 75 parents). The eight candidates were brought together by Congrega...…
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