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…viewpoints >> Send letters to: letters@thejewishnews.com DETROIT JEWISH NEWS theJEWISHNEWS.com Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher / Executive Editor ahorwitz@renmedia.us editorial Scrutinize, Then Resume Syrian Refugee Process M ichigan Gov. Rick Snyder vows to lift his suspension of accept- ing Middle East refugees once Washington affirms the stringency of federal guidelines for vetting prospective immigrants and refugees. And that's good. T...…
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…metro >> Chanukah art contest Spirit Of The Holiday Children's artwork captures the magic of Chanukah. T his year's judging of the Chanukah art contest was one of the toughest ever — there were so many worthy entries! Due to her beautiful use of color, we decided to choose the artwork submitted by Naomi Lupovitch, age 11. We thought it would look great on our cover. Naomi, a sixth-grader at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills, was excit...…
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…metro >> around town Historic Anniversary Temple Beth El celebrates 165 years with a sold-out gala. T emple Beth El hosted a sold-out event for 320 TBE members and friends on Saturday, Nov. 7. The gala fea- tured live entertainment, food and enduring friendships. "TBE165 co-chairs Traci Feldman, Melissa Schiller and Anne Weiner created a chic and unforgettable evening featuring comedian Dave Coulier, a Michigan native, host of America's Fu...…
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…metro >> here's to You're invitee to join us at a Novartis MS Education Link Event Jacobs Hear Christina Caon, NP-C, RN, NP share information about multiple sclerosis (MS), learn about a prescription treatment option, and connect with people in your community living with MS. 12/15/15 at 6:30PM Fishbones 29244 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 Tell or bring a friend! Accessible to people With disabilities. Light meal served. Pa...…
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