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…Synagogues . Sharing The Spirit VOR1,71"iVrtnr.R ,. - Two synagogues host one anothers. members. SHELLI DORFMAN Editorial Assistant T Sierra, 3, and Cheyenne Stone, 5, show of their artwork. he unfamiliar air and decor of new surroundings became a welcome atmosphere to guests attend- ing a synagogue new to them. In fact, on separate evenings, groups from two West Bloomfield synagogues invited neighboring congrega- tions to join them in ...…
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…• SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL EVENT COMMITTEE A tree will be planted to honor past REV EMBERING THE Sinai Hospital of Detroit's "[Embracing THE outstanding contribution to the community, and a seedling will be dedicated to the employees of Sinai-Grace Hospital and celebrate You are cordially invited to attend a very special tree planting ceremony the joining of two fine institutions. Thursday, August 26, 1999 2:30 p.m. Sinai-Grace Hos...…
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