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…Veterans Day ON THE COVER Staff photos by Angie Baan Keeping Memories Alive World War II vet shares stories of bravery and pain with a new generation. Donald Golde and Gabriella Ring formed a cross-generational bond. Gabriella Ring Teen2Teen Staff Writer W hen Donald Golde rescued a fallen soldier from an enemy minefield in Anzio, Italy, 65 years ago, he never thought about awards or medals. "If a man is wounded, or even dead, you go ...…
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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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…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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