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…I I Metro tos by Ang ie Bo THE SCENE Temple Israel Cantor Michael Smolash with Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels and his daughter, Elliana, 2 Fall tirolic Families enjoy Havdalah at Franklin Cider Mill. Robin Schwartz Special to the Jewish News T he crunch of crisp fall leaves, the sweet tastes of fresh apple cider and donuts and the warmth of a Havdallah service ushering in a new week were all part of a special afternoon at the Frankli...…
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…0inion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. Editorial A Code For Conversion I t should be noted that conservative commentator Ann Coulter has built a reputation as someone who does not shy away from making outrageous state- ments in the interest of self promotion. But her recent comments about Jews on a cable television show clearly went over the top. During an interview with Donny Deutsch, who is Jewish, on CNBC, Coulter sa...…
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…Sight Lines Eye doctor's focus: serving community and patient vision. Robert A. Sklar Editor H e specializes in eye care as an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, but also gives back via free services provided through local Jewish organizations. "Community is not only important, but an essential part of my practice and prin- ciples," says Steven Shanbom, M.D. In pursuit of helping patients sharpen their vision, the Berkley eye doctor now...…
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…Business I coming home Here To Stay Family and friends a factor in return to Detroit. Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor eff Betman didn't exactly plan to move back to Detroit after living in Boston, Mass., and Madison, Wis. — but he's glad it worked out that way. The oldest of four sons of Maurice and Bernice Betman of West Bloomfield, Jeff now gets to be an active uncle to two niec- es and two nephews who live nearby. "Family is e...…
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…I Spirituality 'Who Knows One' A video search around the world for answers about God. Shelli Liebman Dorfman Senior Writer I n April 2003, Sarah Goldfein was working at a local law firm, set to begin classes at Harvard Law School in the fall. Out of the blue, she received a certified letter at her Southfield home awarding her a Jewish Future Foundation fellow- ship. Leery at first, not having applied for the honor and having never Sarah...…
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…With Us-Michigan. (248) 432- 5577, ext. 7. West Bloomfield. The community is welcome. One verse will be studied in-depth each week from the Torah portion, using Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins' book The Bible's Top 50 Ideas. Purchase for $12.50 through the Beth Ahm office or contact Rabbi Rubenstein: (248) 851-6880 or raysteven@cbahm.org . Register for a Jewish Book Fair luncheon program with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, Tuesday, Nov. 13,...…
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