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…soul of blessed memory continued from page 55 the late Sylvia Schlesinger and the late Charles Shwedel; brother-in-law of the late Francis Hamburger. Interment took place at Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Contributions may be made to a char- ity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. EDITH STONE, 92, of West Bloomfield, died Dec. 5, 2017. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin Berman and Donna ...…
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…jews d in the One Year Later Six rabbis share thoughts about congregants, Jewish Detroit and new ideas. BARBARA LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER W ith more than a year under their belts, Metro Detroit’s six new congregational rabbis have adjusted to their synagogues or temples and the feeling is unanimous: They’re thrilled to be here. For two of the new rabbis, the year brought family milestones as well as professional ones. Brent Gutmann of Te...…
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