…{ cover story: education Brett Moun tain Stereotypes from page 5 ttv A%v,,S'XV, ItVA tIt°1'5 s,V,VOt VItt` kIV4 • $ Top: Jewish and Chaldean students share the feeling of helping others through their work at Yad Ezra. Above: Margo Dickstein and Caroline Strauss, both 12 of Farmington Hills, grab cans out of a big box bin to sort. Top right: Renna Sarafa, 12, Dayna Katz, 11, and Megan Rosender, 11, all of Farmington Hills, box food....…
…Walled Lake Schools Tn Lini Teen Form Angelic Gasso Gail Katz Nancy Welber-Barr ome of the kids think that all Jewish people are rich. Here, they got to work at a kosher food pantry for Jewish people who can't afford food for their families y — Vinos Kassab Farmington Hills — gathered Oct. 9 at Yad Ezra kosher food pantry in Berkley. They took part in a joint community ser- vice program organized by the Education Workgroup of the Bui...…
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…{ social action Cultural Spotlight Chaldean women learn about local Jewish community. Jeannie Weiner Contributing Writer "What a great evening," said Ann Antone, a 400V 41' Ann Antone of West Bloomfield shows a picture she had just taken to Gloria Kassa of Farmington Hills. Chaldean resident of West Bloomfield, following the second event of the Social Action Workgroup of the Building Community Initiative between Chaldeans and J...…
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…Focus On Women Forum casts a drumbeat on keeping in good health. Ruthan Brodsky Contributing Writer emphasized the importance for women to make time to be proactive about their health. Event moderator conversation grew louder Kate Cahill, major gifts consultant of the Providence Foundation, described as more women entered each presenter's medical specialty and education. Temple Israel for a discussion In unison, there was an exclama- tion ...…
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…points of view >> Send letters to: Ietters@thejewishnews.com Guest Column Editorial A New Generation We need young Jewish leaders to emerge and help Detroit. y oung Jewish 20- and 30-somethings in Southeast Michigan have lived through turbulent times. Despite our region's magnificent history, geography and people, we have never known the benefits and joys of a flour- ishing state with a booming Downtown that rou- tinely offers fun and ...…
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