…Learning to use tefillin brings generations together. David Sachs Senior Copy Editor Angie Baan Staff Photographer T he leather straps of tefillin are meant to tie the Jewish nation closer to the Creator. And events like the World Wide Wrap held recently at several local Conservative synagogues also can cement the genera- tions together in their family worship. On Sunday, Feb. 3, members of Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield met bef...…
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…Perchance To Dream Pnina Tornai lets every bride sparkle in her own fairy tale. PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY LYNNE KONSTANTIN Once upon a time, brides-to-be had to go all the way to New York City's famed bridal emporium Kleinfeld to get their hands on a wedding gown by Israeli designer Pnina Tornai — and believe us, it was worth the trip. Happily, Tornai's stunning confections can now be found a bit closer to home, as the designer has debuted an...…
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…A Family Affair Family, friends and plenty of fun made Joanna Miller's wedding to Michael Steinberg an affair to remember. PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY LYNNE KONSTANTIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY LAURIE TENNENT Beauty, they say, is in the details. And family and friends were counted as the most beautiful details on hand when Joanna Miller wed Michael Steinberg on June 20, 2007. Some 275 guests gathered for the festivities at Temple Israel in West Bloomfi...…
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…Arts & Entertainment Between The Holy And The Profane Ricocheting from pious to promiscuous the confessions of a rabbi's daughter. Sandee Brawarsky Special to the Jewish News R eva Mann never much liked her role as rabbi's daughter. While growing up and attending her father's London synagogue, she was scrutinized for her actions, expected to dress and act and speak a certain way. She rebelled, breaking as many rules as fellow mem- oirist ...…
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