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December 10, 2004 • Page Image 27

…Prime Beef Changes promised at Postville beef processing plant. PETER EPHROSS Jewish Telegraphic Agency Genack, head of the O.U.'s kashrut division. New York City he Orthodox Union is promising to institute changes at a kosher slaughterhouse it supervis- es following complaints from a strident ani- mal-rights group. The promised changes at AgriProcessors Inc. in Postville, Iowa, come after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals releas...…

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…Analysis Playing Hardball "Boldness For Sharon, Likud support is key to unity government, peace progress. ), Doorway Pendant "Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Goethe LESLIE SUSSER Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem onvinced that 2005 will be a year of great peace opportuni- ties, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is throwing his consider- able political weight behind a ...…

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…The SAAB 9.3: The First Car to Receive a "Double Best Pick" Crash Test Rating Ever. People Who Test Drive a Saab Usually Buy One • Turbo Charged Engine • No Charge Scheduled Maintenance • 5 Star Rating on Safety • 0% up to 60 Months renew a peace dialogue with Israel. These developments have encour- aged some outside players to start thinking in terms of a final Israeli- Palestinian peace deal. In an article in the Washington Post last week,...…

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…In Loving Memory of GERALDINE RISSMAN March 6, 1936 - December 14, 1994 It has been 10 years since you left us. And it seems like yesterday. Not a single word was spoken. Before g-d took you suddenly away. Every time we pass the tennis club, go up north or to the zoo, Every time we see a great blue heron, Our thoughts flow back to you. AIPAC Probe You saw the world through rose colored glasses, Enjoying each moment of your days, We have ...…

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…Who would have thought... said Larry Noble, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics. "It will present a problem in terms of peo- ple having to deal with them." What ensues depends on whether those at the center of any emerging scan- dal acted as rogues or were part of a pat- tern, Noble said. "AIPAC is a powerful lobbying group. It does have a certain amount of capital, but that can be used up quickly in a really damaging sit...…

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…SAVE TH E DATE! POPTT puinninQ StIcWOISt Sisterhood of Temple Beth El's Sunday, January 23, 2005 9:15am-3:00pm *featuring Alliance for Jewish Education Alpha Amusements Artful Chameleon Barry's Let's Rent It Bedazzling Balloons Event Decor Beverly Hills Club Carnival Extravaganza Carvel Chocolate Impressions Cookies By Design Creative Balloons Davisburg Candle Factory Deborah's Invitations Deborah LeClaire Digital Dan Photo &Video Display...…

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…Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: WWw detroitj ewis hn ews c o m Dry Bones In The Spirit Of Kashrut n Hebrew, Kaf Shin Resh. It is the root of kashrut and "kosher" — and it means, most simply, "fit, proper or correct." Looking at a videotape distributed last week that showed cows being slaughtered at AgriProcessors Inc., a kosher beef abattoir in Postville, Iowa, most of us could determine to the satisfaction of our own con- ...…

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…OTHER VIEWS Will Santa Bring Me Presents? Ann Arbor HIE, yes. The December Dilemma. My wife, Bonnie, and I started talking about how to handle it while we were still engaged. We suddenly had realized that, yes, one day we would have children. What to do? We had no clue. We just knew that it was better to go into fami- ly life with a game plan. We felt that if we waited to figure it out after our chil- dren were born, we would be suscepti- bl...…

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…The Divestment Gap Washington A merican Jewish leaders see it as a dire threat, but in Jerusalem, the current push for "divest- ment" by mainline Protestant groups eager to punish the Jewish state is a non- issue — so much so that at a recent con- ference, Israel's foreign minister admitted he didn't have a clue about the raging controversy. Israeli officials may be making a big mistake — one more complication for Jewish leaders here who se...…

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…-)EQ T R@leicrDsE Memos Professor Harvey Bronstein of Southfield was elect- ed vice chair of the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority and also the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority for 2005. Michael H. Traison, a principal at the Detroit law firm of Miller, Canfield and Stone PLC, was appointed to the board of directors of the Chicago and Midwest Region of the American Friends of Shaare Zedek Hospital of Jerusalem. ...…

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…The Club in the Plaza an Adult Day Program for Older Adults with Minimal Needs D 4 cfreat day zti Providing a Quality Day for Older Adults at Enjoy a New Day 74e - 7011 C/44! a day at THE CLUB is a day among friends! The Club in the Plaza provides • • • • • • • Enjoy a day at The Club Nutritional Kosher Lunch Respite for the Caregiver Door-to-door Transportation Purposeful Recreational, Educational & Cultural Activities Outtrips...…

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…For over 100 years our children have had fun, made friends and built memories that last. For more information on programs for 2nd-l1th graders. contact 248.647.1100 or www.tamarackcarnps.com WE'RE PART OF THE TEAM 917580 Join the fun at Camp Akiva a Jewish Day Camp featuring: FAX 248.38 6.1632 experienced teachers & loving assistants center Day camps... Where the Cum never outs Outdoor Fun ► State of the Art Playground Sand & Water...…

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…Ari, Noah and Marissa Cicurel on their way to Camp Maas. The Camp `List' The truth about what to bring to overnight camp. ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM Apple? ee Editor I t was the kind of scene even Stephen King could not have imagined. Ari Cicurel, 11, of West Bloomfield had just arrived at Tamarack Camps' Camp Maas. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was happy. Boys tum- bled in and out of the bunk, calling to old friends, greeting new ones. T...…

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…Camp Section THE CAMP LIST AMOd ■ ONMONVO ■ AILLSH0011 ■ DIOVIAI ■ DNIIIIIMIIPAS • ONI V• 'IQ l • 4 1 PONTOONING ■ CHALLENGE COURSE ■ BOATING ■ FISHING ■ NATURE ■ FENCING 12/10 2004 40 AT THE WILLOWAY RANCH NEW LAST YEAR, BETTER THIS YEAR!! • The Traditional Willoway Day Camp Exp erience... Building on a 37 year Foundation • Boys and Girls ages 5 through 14 • A natural rustic setting, The Willoway Ranch, our new 16 acre site, close to h...…

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…AN ne kuk .1$,1‘,4s ri V4 k 114,,AltkUUS , • While this section emphasizes overnight camps, the March 4, 2005, issue of the Jewish News will highlight day camps. h IA A q‘‘ r Z).0kI0 ek1110ein H Small Jewish Camp Located Ht The Double JJ Resort. (3 Hours West of Detroit and East of Chicago) L. archery CHOOSE FROM 1-6 WEEKS: first class facilities, outstanding programming, and excellent staff all at an affordable fee! Best ualue f...…

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…summer impressio s Apple Tree DAY CAMP (248) 661-3630 • 4150 Middlebelt Rd. • West Bloomfield (between Lone Pine and Long Lake Roads) SPEND YOUR SUMMER IN OUR BACKYARD!! OUR 15TH YEAR!! Miniature Golf — New! Awesome Bounce Basketball Softball Field Hockey Sand Volleyball Tetherball Soccer T-Ball Tennis Safety City — New! Kickball Box Hockey Fitness Et Exercise Trail Creative Draatics rs m 4 - • Dance Swimming (heated pools Overnigh...…

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…CALL THE FIRST LADY OF CAMPINGTm... THE CAMP EXPERTS' & TEEN SUMMERS NEVER A FEE • FABULOUS SUMMER ADVICE Summer address: E989 Stratton Lake Road Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: (847) 328- 4942 Fax: (847) 492-9797 Web: www.cyjmid.org E-mail: info@c-yjmid.org Camp Young Judaea Midwest is a Hadassah-sponsored overnight summer camp for children ages 8-14. A full Jewish/Zionist camping, activity and educational program is offered with special attent...…

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…Apple Tree Empower your children with Progressive, Jewish Values Are You Puzzled? Answers to last week's puzzle: Crytogram: What does Potato Monster eat on Chanukah? Latsa. latkes. Creative Jewish Camping since 1956! Habonim Camp Tavor Word Search For boys & girls ages 9-17 For more information www.camptavor.com or toll free at 800-55Tavor (82867) T S Z H Z I W A H B MWDY * * * * * 0 * * * * * * * * * * 40 S J W Q O Z U...…

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…Chanukah Flavorites A high profile chef adds some new twists to the classic potato latke. Chef Keth Famie jazzes up the traditional latke. STORY BY ROBIN SCHWARTZ PHOTOS BY BILL HANSEN Special to the Jewish News 1p umpkin, cranberry, shitake mushrooms, edamame? These unusual ingredients are probably not in your bubbie's latke recipe, but they add a unique twist to the age-old Chanukah tradition. Celebrity chef Keith Famie, maybe best know...…

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…Clockwise from top: Participating in the blind taste test are Jonathan Block of Huntington Woods, Scott Kaufman of Huntington Woods, Emily Cohen of Birmingham and Todd Burwick of Troy, assisted by Susan Doerr of Birmingham. FAMIE'S CLASSIC LATKES 1 Idaho potato 1 cup diced onion 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup matzah meal salt and pepper to taste Peel potato and grate on large cut-box grater, rinse potato in cold water and squ...…

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…lk II AMERkRn Ntlibie . '1414111 11:1 I zertIOR Limn' tirmIDENCES www.american-house.com 401.1 Scene Happenings Strength • Balance • Flexibility For college age through 30-something. Send information to ahitsky@thejewishnews.corn Dec. 10 Friday, 7 p.m. Hillel of Metro Detroit Chanukah Shabbat dinner. Cost: $12 in advance. RSVP by Dec. 8 to Lesley Weiss, (313) 577-3459 or hillelpd@wayne.edu Strength Training IS proven to be more succes...…

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…EVERY STEP THEY TAKE IS TO PROTECT US. The job of Israel's Soldiers is to look after Israel... ours is to look after them. www-israelsoidiers.org Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces R a Box 999 •Walled Lake, MI 48390 • 248-203 2060 …

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…Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Making a real difference "Israel is a strong country — with a strong military — because we are very focused on one thing: our survival," explains Oren, a deputy commander at the Palmachim Air Force Base. "All of our resources go to the army's operational needs. For the soldier, that translates into food, education, basic shelter and little else," he adds. "As anyone who has raised children knows...…

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…Who is an IDF soldier? At the tender age of 18, Israeli high school seniors must begin their three-year stints of compulsory military duty. So while their peers elsewhere are free to worry about college and career, IDF soldiers are required to put their own futures on hold. The army is an Israeli rite of passage that shapes and defines the young citizen-soldiers, native-born sabras and olinl chadashim (immigrants), alike through intense train...…

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…RIFIDF Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces The DIGNITY Program Caring for the "Lone soldier" In Israel, when someone asks how things are, the answer typically given is: Yiyeh tov! ("It will be good!") Each year. more than 3.000 lone soldiers" choose to leave the comfort and safety of their homes and families to journey to Israel and enlist in the IDF. They come from all corners of the globe. speaking many different languages. an...…

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…The SPIRIT Program if Of. lur uk; i den t ity ca c— it; flirt should stand as the foundation of all of the a,. ti I every IDF soldier, on regular or reserve duty. The Spirit the IDF and the guidelines ofoperation resulting from it e the ethical code of the IDE ' • 't`azi The Spirit of the IDF will be applied by the OF, its soldiers, its officers, its units and corps to shape their mode of action. They will behave, educate and evaluate the...…

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…Michigan Friends of the Israel Defense Forces The IMPACT! Scholarship Program During the course of their tours of duty, IDF soldiers demonstrate self-discipline, persistence, dedication, and resourcefulness. In short, they prove that they have what it takes to excel in life — and to mature into the next generation of leaders in various aspects of Israeli life. However, many of these motivated and talented young adults lack the financial mean...…

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…Capital Campaign Projects FIDF FIDF Capital Campaign Projects help build or refurbish recreation centers, sports centers, cultural and educational centers, memorial rooms, auditoriums, and "soldiers' homes" throughout Israel. These facilities — made possible through the generous financial support of the Friends of the IN in the United States — have proven themselves time and again, significantly enhancing the quality of life for active IDE c...…

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…YOU CAN COUNT ON ME TO SUPPORT ISRAEL'S SOLDIERS! I am Honored to be a Friend of the Israel Defense Forces. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Phone: E-mail: My donation to the soldiers of Israel is: Please charge to my: Account#: I Visa Zip: I $50 $125 $500 $1000 ri Master Card $250 $ other Am.Express Exp Date: fi ti ri _. ,-: rum, Signature: 1 7. - - 7 - 1 un la 1 -6 N ■f• bwitri3 Check enclosed. Please ...…

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…The Magic Of Mur iNg o Jewish collectors Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu bring Venetian glass exhibition to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Giorgio Vigna, Venini S.p.A., "Fuochi d'acqua," 2002. LYNNE KONSTANTIN Special to the Jewish News all it serendipity, call it beshert (meant to be), call it a fluke, as Nancy Olnick does; it was something like that that changed the born-and-bred New Yorker's life. In the late-1980s, she and her husband,...…

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…te Cele "The most RAVISHING SPECTACLE NATE BLOOM Special to the Jewish News this side of Siam! The King and I is perfect. te —Columnist Liz Smith te te te te te te Fisher Theatre • January 11-30 Tickets on sale at the Fisher Theatre box office, all ticketmaster outlets inc. Marshall Field's, charge-by-phone 248-645-6666, & ticketmaster.com Info 313-872-1000 • NederlanderDetroit.com RI Standard Federal A3:v AM:10 Groups (12 or more)...…

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…JEREMY Restaurant & Bar Cellex-C Dr. Hauschka Dr. Perricone Dermalogica Doctor's Dermatologic Formula DDF Excel Get Fresh Glytone Kinerase Skinceuticals Tocca Miriam Margolyes and Geoffley Rush in HBO's Peter Sellers biopic Afichigan's only restaurant in Bon ,Appetit's coveted dining issue.... LA spot for "new-retro sweets" 1978 Cass Lake Road 5 minutes north of West Bloomfield off Orchard Lake Road 248.681.2124 Sample our delicious des...…

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…Arts Life Beautiful Answers JET ushers a highly dynamic premise to life. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 Part 1: Breast Care and Wellness Prevention, Detection and Management Mostly straight woman to Bass' hijinks, Gaza evokes compassion and strength and provides an effective anchor for the story: eath has yet to creep its way But the star never to walk on into anyone's Top 10 List stage here may be director of polite dinner table itiO Gillian...…

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…"Windsor From Belle Isle," oil on canvas, 2004 `Manhattan From Long Island City," oil on canvas, 2004 Parallel Views Detroit native Neil Plotkin presents paintings of his hometown and adopted home in local gallery exhibit. SUZANNE CHESSLER Special to the Jewish News N eil Plotkin clearly believes there's no place like home even when home can be more than one place. In his case, there are two hometowns, and he captures them through an ex...…

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…Cover Story THE MAGIC OF MURANO from page 51 the juxtaposition of the 1950s Italian glass and 1960s American pop art stirred. "It sparked me onto this investigation and journey into the world of glass," she says. That journey has evolved into a collection of almost 500 pieces of Murano glass — considered one of the finest col- lections in the world — close to 300 of which have been painstakingly chosen to be included in "Murano: Glass from ...…

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…Jewish couple picked up on one of their trips to Israel. "Glass begins at our doorpost," she laughs. "It's also the only piece of non-Murano glass we have." At first, the couple, members of Congregation Shaarey Tefila on Manhattan's Upper East Side, did not intend to build a collection. We were just choosing pieces we liked," says Spanu. And what they liked tended to be representative of the 20th century. "From then on I had a LYNNE KONSTANTIN...…

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…Cover Story THE MAGIC OF MURANO from page 57 at how cones, squares, pyramids and spheres can go together. He looked at ancient techniques and re-invented how to use them." Because of Scarpa's innovation and influence on the future of Murano glass, he also is the featured designer in the exhibition, represented by nearly 100 objects. The exhibition was curated by glass scholar Marino Barovier, a descendent of Angelo Barovier, the most distin...…

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…PALLAS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE For Women Only Orthodox vocalist Kineret seeks to entertain and enlighten in Oak Park concert. DON COHEN Special to the Jewish News ineret Cohen has a clear mes- sage for every Jewish woman: God wants you to bring light -=./ and be the light — in a world of darkness. Her message for men is just as clear: Please don't come to my concerts or listen to my music. Kineret, who is Orthodox, plays to female-only audienc...…

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…CrN YOTSUBA c.4 Japanese Restaurant & Bar of West Bloomfield • One of Ann Arbor's finest Japanese restaurants conies to Oakland County Musical Awakening • Unique dining experience • Tatami room From jamming afier school to the big time, Blue Fringe weaves Jewish themes into popular music. • Private party room 248/737-8282 HOURS: MON-THURS 11:30 — 10:00 • FRI & SAT 11:30 — 11:00 • SUN 12 — 9:30 7365 R, ORCHARD LAKE ROAD IN ROBIN'...…

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…NEW YEAR'S EVE PACKAGE Dinner & Entertainment — Please Call For Reservations! Restaurant of the Year —How- Detroit magazine 2004 Blue Fringe: Hayyim Danzig, Dov Rosenblatt, Danny Zwillenberg and Avi Hoffman. The band's musical background varies, too, from Zwillenberg's five-year career on drums to Rosenblatt's start at age 11. He placed an ad offering his musical services to play keyboard at private par- ties in his hometown newspaper in ...…

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…A PHANTASTIC HOLIDAY GIFT! The Best Of Everything Like In Israel! Yossi's Israeli Cuisine invites you to taste-travel to the Jewish homeland. ir \••' `;f ■ The PHANTOM of the OPERA ON SALE NOW! CALL TICKETMASTER (248) 645-6666 ORDER ONLINE AT TICKETMASTER.COM VISIT THE FISHER THEATRE BOX OFFICE, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. OR ANY TICKETMASTER OUTLET • GROUPS (20+) CALL (313) 871-1132 LIVE ON STAGE! MARCH 2-27 Ma5opic Temple Tbeatre theph...…

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…* ***** ** ****** ****** COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES WITH ANY DELICATESSEN IN TOWN! STAR DELI Style Magazine's Oakland County Favorite his excellent creamy presentations of both hummus and baba ganush ... and the couscous soup. But there does seem a difference ... The items may be familiar in name and looks, but Yossi's treatment of many presents a seemingly more outstanding taste. Even kids' meals of beef burgers and chicken nuggets also inclu...…

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…Arts Life Food Fresh Latkes There's nothing like a tradition of homemade, straight from the frying pan. ANNABEL COHEN Special to the Jewish News T here's nothing like fresh latkes. It's Chanukah! And every year, I get the same question: Can you make latkes in advance? My answer is always an emphatic, "No!" It's not true of course. Almost every food may be made ahead of serving time. There's a caveat, however. If you prepare latkes in adv...…

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…"v1Inevk Food. & Wivte ma\sotz.ivte looks awould, t•he couovf-vy .For Awtevica's best- view clue-Ps oP 2.004, 1-key tmi3ki-past- fake a 3otvkdev TRUST YOUR AFFAIR TO THE FINEST CATERER 0 4 T. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 2/3 cup orange juice 3/4 t. salt 2/3 cup flour 4 eggs vegetable oil for frying confectioners' sugar — garnish Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towel towels or on flattened, paper grocery bags. Set aside. ...…

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…Off Broadway Cantor Michael Smolash switches from the performing stage to the Temple Israel bimah. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer I n the last six months, Cantor Michael Smolash has changed his title, his country of residence, his marital status — and will soon will take on the designation of dad. Arriving as Temple Israel's new cantor in July, he was certified as a cantor last summer, following 18 years working in musical theater, te...…

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…Torah Portion/Synagogues The First Jewish Mentor Shabbat Mikketz, 4th Day of Chanukah: Genesis 41:1-44:17; Numbers 7:30-35; Zechariah 2;14-4:7. ir aced with famine and starva- tion at home, Yaakov sends his sons to Egypt to buy food. Yosef (the viceroy) pretends not to recognize them and accuses them of spying. In an effort to convince him of their innocence, the brothers tell him their life's story and mention their younger brother Binyam...…

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…Spirituality SYNAGOGUE LISTINGS from page 67 year 7:30 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. BAIS CHABAD OF FARMINGTON HILLS BAIS CHABAD OF NORTH OAK PARK SHAAREY SHOMAYIM 24225 Greenfield, Southfield, 48075, (248) 559-5022. Rabbi: Yisroel Menachem Levin. BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD CHAI CENTER 37357 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, 48304, (248) 203- 6721. Services: Saturday 10 a.m. B'NAI ISRAEL-BETH YEHUDAH 15400 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park, 48237, (248) 967-3969....…

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