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…JN Contents Coins Of The Realm thejewishnews.com Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2009 9-15 Kislev 5770 Vol. CXXXVI, No. 17 Karen Davidson of Bloomfield Hills goes through the coin exhibition at the Davidson Center in Jerusalem Archaeological Garden with Shuka Dorfman, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority. On The Cover: Special Report Giving Thanks 11 Readers share why they are grateful. Metro Yeshiva Dinner 16 Torah-based day school celebr...…
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…Editor's Letter The Yeshiva's Imprint T he turnout was humbling given Metro Detroit's economic crisis: More than 2,200 people attended Yeshiva Beth Yehudah's annual dinner in downtown Detroit on Nov. 15. The gathering underscored the strong and sustained support for the 750 kids who attend the Southfield and Oak Park campuses of the 95-year-old Yeshiva, Jewish Detroit's oldest and largest school. "It is this sustaining and gener- ous spirit...…
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…Special Report THOUGHTS THAT ECHO I ON THE COVER GIVING a n Readers share what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving. During a time when many are agonizing over job loss and making ends meet, we asked readers to stop and focus instead on what they cherish and are grateful for. We received calls, e-mail messages and letters from indi- viduals who are thankful for family, good health, medical care, comfort, support of friends, and guidanc...…
…Special Report THOUGHTS THAT ECHO Giving Thanks from page 11 Making A New Home "First and foremost, I am grateful for the blessings of my husband, who has also always been my best friend since high school; for the blessings of my sons and our wonderful daughters-in-love; our precious grandchildren; and our many good friends who have become our family in America. "We are both also blessed with having jobs that we love and enjoy and a workpla...…
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…Metro A Yeshiva Education Annual dinner underscores value of Torah-based learning environment. 4 {tit ■■• . 1- t s• of, WA 11,:41 Arthur Weiss of Farmington Hills receives theiGolden Torah Award from Dr. Conrad Giles! of Bloomfield Hills Robert Sklar Editor y eshiva Beth Yehudah gave its highest honor, the Golden Torah Award, to Arthur Weiss, whose parents bear the name of the Southfield- based day school's popular Jean and Theodore...…
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…ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA MICHIGAN REGION PRESENTS Become historically significant. Christian Views on the State of Israel with guest speaker David Blewett, National Director, the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel (NCLCI) Wednesday, December 2, 2009 7:30 pm Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd Farmington Hills, MI NO CHARGE! RSVP is required by Monday November 30, 2009 to mailto:admin@mizoaiorg admin@mizoa...…
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…An tiq u ities Au t hor ity From left to right: A gold coin featuring the likeness of Roman emperor Tacitus; a coin bearing a lily from the time of King Yehonaton; a coin featur- ing an etrog; and a lead coin from Rome with the name of Pope Alexander Ill from the time of the Crusaders Completing The Circle Davidson Center opens its first major archaeological exhibition. Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor R Is rae l An t iq u it ie...…
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