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…I Middle East ON T E COVER Catalyst For Advocacy Rally mobilized thousands; continued support for Israel urged. Jamie Lederman, 11, and Dean Hamer, 10, of West Bloomfield show their support. Israel Scouts Goni Tzafrir, 14, of Ramat Gan and Michal Cohen of Ganey Tikva cheered for Israel. Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer M ickey Levin of Farmington Hills says. he's always been active in supporting Israel, but last week's "Stand With Israel...…
…Middle East ON THE COVER in the region know that we are one family',' he said. "The residents feel isolated and embattled in their everyday life. But they are strong Israelis, and they are drawing strength from our love and our connection and our support." Wendy Wagenheim, Jewish Community Council president, noted the importance of outside support in Israel's cause. "We cannot afford to stand alone,' she said. "It is crucial that the Jewish ...…
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…Middle East NOTEBOOK Legislators Weigh In On Israel Harry Kirsbaum Staff Writer M ost of Michigan's legislators in Washington, D.C., came together in condemning ter- rorists and supporting Israel last week. Both Michigan senators voted for Senate Resolution 534, which passed by voice vote on July 18. House Resolution 921 passed by a vote of 410-8 on July 20. Three of the eight "nays" were from Michigan: Rep. Caroline Cheeks Kilpatrick, D-...…
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…Emily Rosen, 17, of West I Middle East Bloomfield and Emily Orley, 16, of Bloomfield Hills put money into a collection box for Federation's Israel Emergency Fund. Trip Of A Lifetime Teen.Mission reunion sparks memories, spurs support. Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor M ore than 150 teens who took part in Federation's Teen Mission 2006 gathered for a party Sunday night at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. A to...…
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…I ATTENTION Farmer Jack Middle East Pray for Israel from page 19 ing period now taking place, Rabbi Silberberg said the recitation and "baseless love" are paramount. The Three Weeks leads to Tisha b'Av, commemorating Jewish catastrophes including the destruction of the Temple. "The reason for this was based on hatred that caused destruction," Rabbi Silberberg said. "So now we must increase the mitzvahs of love we do for Jews and all human...…
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…Middle East Supporting Hezbollah At Dearborn rally, thousands condemn Israel and U.S. policy. Don Cohen Special to the Jewish News from pleas for family members and calls for peace, to bitter and inflammatory attacks on Israel and harsh condemnations of President Bush and American Mideast policy. Once the group arrived a. the park, the rally turned into strong and vocal support for Hezbollah as chants for the terrorist organization and its...…
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…I World Primary Battle Godchaux takes on Knollenberg for right to oppose Skinner in congressional election. Bill Carroll Special to the Jewish News V eteran Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg of Bloomfield Township faces some rare opposition in his oIN,Tri party in the Ninth District primary Tuesday, Aug. 8: for- mer State Rep. Patricia "Pan" (a contraction of Patricia Ann) Godchaux of Birmingham. The winner goes against former radio t...…
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…The Mitzvah Tank captures a New York religious vehicle parked beneath a provocative sign. MITZVAH TANK "There are lots of photos in the show that I've never enlarged before,' says Wallace, who maintains a Web site gallery at Special to the Jewish News www.davidwallacephotography.com . "There's a funny series taken on Hollywood Blvd." avid Wallace reveals a lot about himself through the pic- Images come from many places, reaching from Washing...…
…Arts & Entertainment Classic Comedy Shakespeare in the Park updates the Bard in fun romp. Suzanne Chessler Special to the Jewish News A search for gold has been added to a search for fam- ily with a new version of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. The Water Works Theatre Company; in its sixth season of Shakespeare in the Park, updates the classic plays to add humor and surprises. It looks forward to moving the show from ancient ...…
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