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…JN Contents JNOnline.Corn Thursday, December 8, 2005 7 Kislev 5766 Vol. CXXVIII, No. 18 Jack Lebenbbm, 7, of Southfield participates in the annual Fall Fix Up by Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit. See "Around Town" in the To Life! section. Barkara Rez hdeefrated y To Life! Strong Faith 19 Manny Mittleman is the rock of Young Israel of Oak Park. Mitzvah Moments 21 Volunteers ease the transition to winter for homebound senio...…
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