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…jews d in the Praying With Their Feet Detroit teens join marches in Washington, D.C., and Downtown Detroit. STACY GITTLEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER TOP: Berkeley High School students were greeted by U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, center, and his staff in Washington, D.C. RIGHT: Jessica Goldberg, 16, exercises her First Amendment rights in Washington, D.C. C ontinuing the legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel from the great civil rights marches i...…
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…jews d in the “These (mass school shootings) are just too much for teens to handle, and we need a better, safer future.” — LINDSEY COOPER, 15, CANTON continued from page 14 TOP: Marching along the Detroit River. INSET: Lacey and her mother, Ellyn Davidson, in Washington, D.C. CENTER: Temple Israel teens, Washington D.C. BOTTOM: Shir Shalom teens march in Detroit: Lindsey Cooper, 15, Canton; Asher Moskowitz, 17, Bloomfield Hills; Jack Gurw...…
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…jews d in the Speaking Out T Carson Biederman Special To The Jewish News 28 he Teen Forum between all three Walled Lake Schools has been going on for many years now, and I feel that it was one of the most inspiring, influential and important school events I have ever participated in. The March 6 forum consisted of a panel, containing both students and community leaders of all genders, races, religions and backgrounds. I was fortunate to...…
