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…Opinion Editorials are posted and archived on JNonline.us. Dry Bones DURING THE CAMPAIGN I WAS SURE THAT OBAMA WAS A DANGEROUS IDEOLOGUE Editorial THOUGHTS /BUT NOW I'M CLINGING TO THE HOPE THAT HE'S REALLY AN OPPORTUNIST. Ready Or Not I n the last weeks of the presidential campaign, Joe Biden stated that who- ever was elected, "he will be tested. Our enemies always want to try the resolve of the new guy." At the time, it was regarded...…
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…• Spirituality Twinning Weekend M any adjectives come to mind when describing the weekend of Nov. 21-23. It was remark- able; it was historic; it was meaningful for all involved, and it was certainly memo- rable. On this particular weekend, Temple Kol Ami and the American Muslim Center in Dearborn were just one of 50 pairs of synagogues and mosques in 20 states and Canada (and the only ones in Michigan) to participate in the inaugural "Wee...…
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…Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by T ern e Israel TEMPLE ISRAEL CALENDAR December 7 December 9 TEMPLE ISRAEL BOOK FAIR. Hundreds of books, videos, music & other Chanukah gifts will be available at the 11th Annual Book Fair starting Sunday, December 7 and running through Thursday, December 11. For more information about the book fair and events contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at lauren@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. NOON, CELEBR...…
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…Temple and Synagogue Listings Sponsored by Tern le Israel MOMMENEMMOr liMMEMPF 111111111111 111111•111 Synagogues from page A33 Temple Beth El (Flint) Congregation Shaarey Zedek Sholem Aleichem Institute 5150 Calkins, Flint, 48532, (810) 720- 9494. Rabbi: Karen Companez. Cantorial soloist: Aleksander Chernyak. Services: Friday 8 p.m. unless the first Friday of the month; call for details; High Holiday services; Ivriah religious and Heb...…
…Spirituality TORAH PORTION Overcoming Hatred Shabbat Vayetze: Genesis 28:10-32:3; Hosea 12:13-14:10. 0 ne need only spend a short curities and confronting us with time on the schoolyard what we like least about ourselves. watching children play Hatred is no doubt a destructive before seeing a disagreement break emotion that can quickly and easily out followed by "I hate you:' three get out of control. Sadly, we live in a stinging words th...…
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…TO DO Ca!endow Sponsored bY Congregation Shaarey Zedek Teachers" series noon-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 9 and 16. $10 includes lunch per session. RSVP by Thursday before each one. Sheila Lederman: (248) 851-5100. Take in the weekly Partners in Torah lunch-and-learn opportu- nity noon Wednesdays at West Bloomfield JCC. Schedule: "Too Close for Comfort," Dec. 10; and "Good for You," Dec. 17. Cost, including lunch, is $7 per class. Details: Part...…
…Give the gift of overindu !TT II 1.1 December Dilemma Discuss the challenges for Jewish families dur- ing the holiday season at two programs titled "The December Dilemma": • Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills: Rabbi Aaron Bergman speaks 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. No charge, but RSVP to Sheila Lederman: (248) 851-5100, ext. 246. • Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W.10 Mile, Oak Park: Adult Education sponsors 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec...…
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