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…J April 28, 1995 Detroit TELL ME WHY In The Bag! How a popular waltz became a wedding tune. Detroiters pack up for the Miracle Mission. 36 POLITICS Guarding The Secrets He hated Jews, blacks and his daughter's shame. JAPAC gives a Jewish twist to politics. 46 The Aftermath WASHINGTON Israel aid on the line on Capitol Hill. 48 Assisting the Victims Jewish communities are helping in relief efforts. TRAVEL Jews Were Spared Jewi...…
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…Editor's Notebook An Oklahoma City Lesson: Don't Be Quick To Blame PHIL JACOBS EDITOR N /– The Old Neighborhood Is One Of Choice RABBI DAVID NELSON SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS By now, we're all steeped in conver- sation and concern over last week's tragedy in Okla- homa City. Guess it took something like this to get our society to put Kato Kaelin and O.J. and the rest in their proper place. There are a couple of issues that we need to ta...…
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…The Baga RUTH LITTMANN STAFF WRITER Dr. Jim and Ellen Labes prepare for the 10-day trip to Israel. 14 Metro Detroiters pack up for the Miracle Mission. 8: ake it from someone who's been there at least 200 times. You won't need a sports coat. Leave the tie at home. Don't bring jewelry. Such advice doesn't come cheap. It's free. Free to chronic over-packers from Miracle Mis- sion director Jane Sherman. She and other leaders of the upcom- i...…
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