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…With Israel! Local voices uplift Jewish homeland in strong show of support. Don Cohen Special to the Jewish News I t was a sea of Israeli and American flags, signs and banners as more than 375 pro-Israel activists gathered at the southeast corner of Orchard Lake and Maple Roads in West Bloomfield during afternoon rush hour on June 8 to chal- lenge the chorus of criticism directed against Israel for its enforcement of the ON THE COVER Fra...…
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…I World A Touching Evening Former senator turned author reflects on President Lincoln and the ideals of freedom. Bill Carroll Special to the Jewish News T he spark of fire and brimstone was missing, but there was an abundance of humor, charm and intimacy in George McGovern's speech at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township on June 8. The crowd of close to 1,000 might have expected more forceful views on various past issues and current aff...…
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