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…Safety A High Priority Despite cancellation in 2002, Federation's Teen Mission is a go in 2004. RONELLE GRIER Special to the Jewish News am Langberg says traveling to Israel is the fulfillment of a longtime dream. "I have a passion for Israel," said the 18-year-old from Bloomfield Hills, who will participate in the 2004 Federation Teen Mission this summer. "It always seemed like the birthplace of my soul, my homeland. I'm not at all nervous...…
…Futbol Phobia Racism has become a major problem in Israeli soccer. DINA KRAFT Jewish Telegraphic Agency Tel Aviv C reached European levels, but it is very much part of the culture of the game — something public organizations and team officials are trying to change. Beginning last season, the New Israel Fund racism index has been giving sup- porters of each team a weekly grade. Volunteers monitor the crowds and record the number of racist...…
…PHOBIA from page 23 Made possible by a generous gift from Bill and Audrey Farber Sunday, February 29, 2004 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Max M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Rd. • Bloomfield Hills 5 ways that YOU can get involved Bnei Sakhnin fans cheer during the game, before Monday's violence. MAKE Mishloach Manot Parcels at home! ;KING your completed Mishloach Manot to the Federation Building! MATE MAKE a Purim Parcel Proje...…
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…N Synagogue List 57 Torah Portion 58 For The Jewish Soul Connecting to Judaism through meditation. KAREN SCHWARTZ Special to the Jewish News Ann Arbor ewish meditation brought together the spiritual components of Ann Arbor resident Judy Freedman's life. Combining her generic medi- tation practice with her practice of Judaism deepened her connection to Judaism and strengthened her interest in Jewish study. Freedman started exploring Je...…
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