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…Something To Live For Bicultural organization works to improve the ecomic outlook for Israel's Arab minority. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff'Writer 17 Clockwise from top left: Max Carmack, his dad, Craig, show off a boat carved from a fallen branch. Nancy and Jack Margolis make a dream catcher together. Gabe Goldman demonstrates how to make a fan: 0 8 • Saving The Earth Vfea 3/12 2004 18 Ann Arbor The Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw ...…
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…r Visit From Friends The Israel Philharmonic makes an extended stop in Ann Arbor. AmisalNINMENNestm4, _ IPO guest conductor Yoel Levi: "Conducting the orchestra is not only the opportunity to lead one of the world's top orchestras, but also a way to spread peace and goodwill through music. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Ann Arbor for the first time since 1998. DIANA LIEBERMAN StaffWriter E Superstar soloist Pinchas Zuke...…
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