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August 22, 2013 • Page Image 72

…UPDATED SPRAWLING RANCH ON OVER HALF AN ACRE W Muck 9N Broker W an& 9/11 National Award Winning Recruiter e are pleased to announce a new and exciting weekly feature for the readers of the Jewish News. Expert Realtor, Mitch Wolf, will be answering your real estate questions using his over 30 years of experience with first time buyers to empty nesters and everyone in between. As the broker and owner of Cranbrook Real Living and as a marke...…

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…JEFFMATT BARKER 50 HOMES SOLD IN 2013! 1 111.11Psi a i m 11 1 1 4v.d.;.hlom 1931 E Valley Road - City of Bloomfield Hills $2,250,000 Exquisitely renovated. 2.3 private acres. Custom oak front doors, 2-story foyer, wide plank hdwd floors. Year round sun rm. Gourmet granite kitchen Sub-Zero, Thermadore & Viking Professional Series. Gorgeous white marble master ba. Spectacular pool & blue stone patio. Cedar shake roof. 4-6 car show garag...…

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…obituaries DOROTHEA BECKER, 87, of West Bloomfield, died Aug. 15, 2013. Prior to retirement, she was an elemen- tary school teacher in the Pontiac School District. Mrs. Becker is survived by her daughter, Rachel Becker of West Bloomfield; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Naomi Becker of Israel; grandchildren, Yochai Becker, Tamir and Gal Becker, Amitai Becker, Amon Becker, Emily Shipley, Eric Shipley and Andrew Shipley. Mrs. Becker was the...…

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…Duncan, Joseph and Katie Duncan, Janey Gordon, Veronica Gordon; five great-grandchildren. Mr. Gordon was the beloved hus- band for 45 years of the late Gail Gordon; dear brother and brother- in-law of the late Marvin and the late Helen Gordon, the late Doris and the late Harold Stern; dear father-in-law of the late Bill Duncan. Contributions may be made to Kadima, 15999 W 12 Mile Road, Suite #2, Southfield, MI 48076. Services and interment wer...…

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…Clover Hill Park Cemetery me 4' median* Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:00 AM Davidson/Hermelin Cemetery Chapel A special memorial service will be conducted by the clergy of Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Following the service each family is invited to visit the grave site of their loved ones to recite a personal prayer. Beth Olam Cemetery will be open for visitation August 25th from I 0:00am — I :00pm www.cloverhillpark.org Cemetery Office: 24...…

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…Richard May of Blessed Memory For almost 100 years, we've been helping Jewish families honor the lives of those they love. In keeping with our efforts to serve the community, a representative from Hebrew Memorial will be available at Hebrew Memorial Park on September 1st and September 8th to assist you with prayers at the graves of your loved ones. Wishing you and our entire community a L 'Shana Tova. www.HebrewMemorial.org I 248-543-1622 I...…

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…obituaries Obituaries from page 76 DORA SILVERFARB, 101, of Farmington Hills, died Aug. 13, 2013. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Myrna and Joe Salzman of West Bloomfield; son, Daniel Silverfarb of Silverfarb Chicago, Ill.; grandchil- dren, Jill and David Crisp, and Nancy and Brian Efusy; great-grandchildren, Cyle and Nolan Crisp, and Jake and Scott Efrusy; brother and sister-in-law, Rabbi Maurice and Gitchu Cohen; devoted c...…

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…BROOCK REALTOR Last year we helped over 18,500 Michiganders find their perfect home. S . SINCE MaxBroock.com RealEstateOne.com The Home Team Ilene Mitz (248) 752-2330 cell Loren Stewart (248) 622-8999 cell Ruth Karmel (248) 408-1745 ruthieapel@yahoo.com WEST BLOOMFIELD $315,000 BLOOMFIELD $299,000 Beautiful center hall colonial on quiet street! Updated, spacious colonial with Birmingham pillars. Immaculately maintained and upgrad...…

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…PERS GOOD FORTUNE SALE 07/64,e46,40,4,44,e Cap A A I Quantities are limited, 4 so hurry in before these deals are gone! • I OPEN SUNDAYS www.tappers.com FINANCING AVAILABLE *See store for details. Discounts are taken off retail prices. No special orders, in stock merchandise only. All sales final. DIAMONDS&/FINE JEWELRY West Bloomfield Somerset Collection Twelve Oaks Mall 248.932.7700 248.649.2000 248.465.1800 …

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…• I • t) • • • • - • C.. ‘ 1146',/ • 6 • • • Niragef-Kli.k 411::411 F ACIMRY FESTIVALIV ANSI AIL_ Sherrill Bermk0FAR st 25, 2013 • 12:30-4:00pm $2.00 AUGUST 15-21, 2013 / 9-15 ELUL 5773 A JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDIA PUBLICATION theJEWISHNEWS.com » 3Gs Carry The Flame Grandchildren of Holocaust survivors unite to honor heritage. See page 10. » Bike Fest Birmingham event offers races, fun and a fundraiser for two great causes. See page ...…

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…Better In Plymouth CHECK WITH MASSEY Before You Buy! SUMMER'S BEST EVENT until 9/3/13 40475 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth, MI 48170 1-800-576-1671 • www.DonMasseyCadillac.com Proudly Providing Outstanding Value for 4 Decades …

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…frontlines Young Musical Prodigy Lands A Record Deal Leslie Spector JN Intern M usical prodigy Henry Plotnick, 12, started play- ing piano when he was 4 years old. He fell in love with the instrument and realized music was his calling. "Even before I started playing piano I was obsessed with turntables and stereos:' said Plotnick of San Francisco, who has ties to Metro Detroit. Over the past year, he discovered musical composers, such as...…

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…WHAT Do You Walsh grads see improved employee morale. Kid's art. On-site day care. Colorful, playful office design. The presence of kids — and childlike things — can lead to a happier work environment. This means less stress and office politics, fewer false expense reports, and more collaboration. Walsh grads see business in everything, and impact great companies everywhere. See more at livebreathebusiness.org . ®The yellow notebook design...…

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…frontlines >> letters }low to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to t...…

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…DETROIT JEWISH NEWS theJEWISHNEWS.com DETROIT JEWISH NEWS frontlines >> letters theJEWISHNEWS.com Continued from page 5 Arthur M. Horwitz Publisher / Executive Editor ahorwitz®renmedia.us Jackie Headapohl Managing Editor jheadapohl@renmedia.us Keri Guten Cohen Story Development Editor kcohen@renmedia.us Gail Zimmerman Arts Editor gzimmerman®renmedia.us Deborah Schultz Corporate Creative Director dschultz@renmedia.us EDITORIAL ...…

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…walk4friendship 9-1-2013 The Weissman Eppler Showich Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors invites you to JOIN the Walk4Friendship. Sunday, September 1 12:30 p.m. Meer Family Friendship Center in West Bloomfield REGISTER at Walk4Friendship.com Walk4Friendship is an annual 5k walk that supports The Friendship Circle a nonprofit organization providing programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. — We hope to...…

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…metro >> on the cover On The Airwaves Shelley Dube reprises her DJ job at Israel's revived Voice of Peace radio, now an Internet station. Don Cohen I Contributing Writer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 A 1983 Israeli newspaper profiles the Voice of Peace radio station and its staff, including Shelley Sherman (now Dube), center, the only woman then broadcasting from the Peace Ship in the Mediterranean Sea. Now, instead of being the only woman on th...…

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…Four generations: (standing) Ryan Hirsch, Sylvia Hirsch, Caryn Hirsch, Henry Hirsch, Stacey (Hirsch) Jeffries and Brian Jeffries; (seated) Lori Hirsch, Hermina Hirsch and Bernard Hirsch. 3Gs Carry The Flame Grandchildren of Holocaust survivors unite to honor heritage. Esther Allweiss Ingber Contributing Writer I D anielle Dentamaro and Ryan Hirsch are emerging leaders of a social and educational group in Metro Detroit for grandchildren of...…

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…Kids All Together You're cordially invited by JARC & JCC-Kat Kids All Together • jarc TO THEIR JOINT SCULPTURE ART SALE FUNDRAISING To continue to support their programs for children and adults with disabilities, including autism NEXT WEEKEND August 23-24-25 At the gallery studio of sculptor Jerry Soble on beautiful Upper Straits Lake All profits go directly to JCC and JARC ALL PROCEEDS CHECKS PAYABLE TO JARC OR JCC Your sculpture p...…

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…Get Better Faster Over 90% Success Rate. MLS LASER THERAPY • Reduce Pain • Non Invasive • Relieve Inflammation • Painless • FDA Cleared • Restore Mobility Ron Lederman, MD Mark Kwartowitz, DO Brad Mescher, PA LEDERMAN KWARTOWITZ Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine LKOrthopedics.com 248.669.2000 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1110 West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 12 August 15 • 2013 711 lAD OFIN 'DN1I9D Pwoattd kw tie Aerk ri S...…

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…NDAys AUG UST Bring your team! Call Judy Dunn 248-661-2969 G I CIA • O Walk With Us! 4 0 rain or shine at the 11th Annual A • a IK of W.J. & Lillian Kemler ■ MAGGIE SAVAGE Daughter of the Kemlers and longtime supporter Meet Distinguished Celebrity Walkers Sunday, August 18, 2013 3K/5K Community Walk Proceeds to support our Older Adults 6710 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 located on the Eugene & Marcia Appleb...…

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…metro Bike Fest Birmingham event promises races, family fun and a fundraiser. D owntown Birmingham will once as the cycling representative for the Multi- again be the hub of an exhilarat- Modal Plan. ing day of amateur and profes- "Even the most experienced riders are sional road racing, a bike fair and bike injured when there is not a proper under- safety clinics during the Birmingham Bike standing between bikers and cars about Festival f...…

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…1-iikIBBAT A ‘'fft% I 1)AT (SHAL°144) R L I FEEL IT! AUGUST 30-31 FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT MORNING SELICHOT OBSERVANCE Adat Shalom is pleased to open this season's SYNergy programs with Scholar-in-Residence and Selichot Guest Speaker FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT EXPERIENCE * 6:00 p.m. - Sc laBBXr ROW( * 7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner * 8:00 p.m. - Child care until conclusion of speaker * 8:15 p.m. - Children's Entertainment - "Animal Magic...…

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…metro t Or 1 1 1)( i Working Together v p Jewish women lead party caucuses on the Oakland County Commission. Shari S. Cohen Special to the Jewish News 0 Engage with other adults in learning the "whys" of Judaism in the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Sample a Melton class at A TASTE OF MELTON Tuesday, August 27 • 7 - 8:30 p.m. Max M. Fisher Federation Building • Bloomfield Hills Wednesday, August 28 • 10 - 11:30 a...…

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…about gun safety and violence. "We put aside political differences:' Gershenson said. "It was a very pow- erful union with experts in mental health, schools and law enforcement, and the Board accepted their report" One area of concern, Taub said, is the state regulation that allows legal gun owners to openly carry guns into libraries, schools and hospitals, despite the potential harm in these settings. Zack, a social worker, has advo- cated st...…

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…metro Xosfi ffasPnafi Greetings Continue . a Mitzvah Project Eighth-graders ride 50 miles as part of Wish-A-Mile's Team Alex. WISH A MILE 71-year tradition! Wish family and friends and the entire Jewish community a Happy New Year! For information, call 248.351.5107 Please clip and send the coupon below with remittance. Greetings arriving after the deadline will run in the following edition. For private party advertising only. Busines...…

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…FROM A PERSONALIZED BIRTHDAY CAKE, QUALITY KOSHER TO A HOME - DELIVERED DINNER FOR TWO, TO A ROCKIN BAR/BAT MITZVAH, catering TO THE WEDDING OF YOUR DREAMS, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU TRULY WISHES THE GREATER DETROIT COMMUNITY A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR! 11 114 ROSH HASHANA H 2013 MENU Our complete ROSH HASHANAH HOLIDAY MENU can help you with all of your holiday meal needs! QUINOA SALAD - Red and white quinoa mixed with garden vegeta...…

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…metro • • • • •:; a: • lk • Sherrill Berman Sunday, .yr..i. Aug. 25, 2013 12:30 400 pm, a ■ ■ 114 4.0.-, %Sall . . . 1110.,••• v!, _ _04-c,„...1-- .... . vi s:: . • New parents can bond through Federation's jbabydetroit! • Vivian Henoch Q4N 11, Special to the Jewish News D. Dan & Betty an Building Eugene &Marcia Appletaun-S,C 6600\N. Maple Road, \NB 48322 i"nn 447 ?,144,1, Avrivi, - SHOFAR FACTORY - PETTING ZOO - INS...…

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…,r._,,qw"Nimlinimprp•rr".77 ANTIQUES & THINGS s, LET THE TREASURE HUNT BEGIN - t/ kMir eat e' ntiquescviarKet ego - INASFITENAIN FARM COUNCIL GROUNDS 5055 Ann ArboriSaline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Quit VINTAGE FAIR "Get your motor running" Drive your vintage auto or pull your vintage trailer to the show and the driver gets in free! • Like us on Facebook to get all the latest updates facebook • Spec af prices for exhibitors in the Vi...…

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…• 0 •• • I • • • • • • • • • • •• "ip •6 • • 0 • • • • •••• w • - • -414. •4g. • • • • w • • 1 O. • • • 0:0 • 7 7 f . • a • • • e• SHALOM A FOOD * q FUN AUGUST 19 2013 Come Celebrate Our 25th Year Anniversary! MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2013 STA' :OOPM Our FOOD, FUN & FIREWORKS FESTIVAL begins with an evening loaded with family fun, food tastings, music by Star Trax, games, and ends with a spectacular fireworks display! To tempt ...…

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…SALLY'S DESIGN 104,41,e isco, ((abet Awl, ;teak BOUTIQUE Presents EMMELLE TRUNK SHOW Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 am — 6 pm, Sat. 10 am — 5:30 pm 248-851-1260 Photo done by Masserman Photography ORCH D MALL • WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI ORCHARD LAKE ROAD • NORTH OF MAPLE AUTHENTIC CHINESE. CRAZYE IMMO; ABOUT 111141Eve, Give your child the boost needed to catch up, keep up or get ahead. We are math specialists who have helped thousands of ch...…

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…metro >> Jews in the digital age Noise from page 22 ply to improve people's quality of life. "We develop technology that allows manufacturers to introduce premium products and to elevate the 'Consumer Experience, while eliminating the stress, discomfort and health problems associated with exposure to noise." Their technology reduces disturb- ing noise in the environment by capturing it and canceling it out to ensure what Barath refers to as ...…

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…k Israel" g aith, family belongs here. Why join Temple Israel? The answer is A simple. Operation 100% Affiliation: First Year Dues are Voluntary Don't miss our Shabbat Under The Stars, Friday, August 16, 2013 for Soul Shabbat. ainpkisraef Making A Difference. West Bloomfield, MI • 248.661.5700 • www.temple-israel.org • Find us on © Facebook Contact David Tisdale, Executive Director, or visit our website for additional membership info...…

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…metro >> calendar HOW TO SEND IN LISTINGS: Send listings by noon Tuesday, nine days prior to publication. Email listings and questions to calendar@thejewishnews.com . For telephone inquiries, call David Sachs at (248) 351-5140. Powerful degrees. I I Recognized excellence. Much To Do! FRIDAY, AUG. 16 NEXTGEN SHABBAT Earn a quality degree that will give you the credentials to succeed... all from CMU's Global Campus in Metro Detroit. 7 p...…

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…v THE 613th japvah l WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Here's your chance! LUNCH AND LEARN Noon. Rabbi Jason Miller will speak on "Mayim Chayim: Water in Jewish Sources" at Yad Ezra, 2580 W.11 Mile, Berkley. Lunch is $7. RSVP by Aug. 26: 248-548-3663 or Katie@yadezra.org . JAZZ AT THE J 1:30 pm. With Cliff Monear and Nicole New at the JCC in West Bloomfield. $9. Information: 248-661-1000. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 MACHZOR STUDIED 7:30 pm. In preparation...…

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…metro Aboard a fire engine at Adat Shalom Adat Shalom Plans Family Fun Day A dat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills will present a Family Fun Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The event includes a hot dog or veg- gie burger lunch, a drink and dessert. A bouncer slide, mini golf, face painting, a close-up look a Farmington Hills fire engine and "Cirque Amongus" are some of the activities. Volunteer projects to help the community will a...…

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…THE BERMAN 1111111111 ' chri Starring Tovah Feldshuh The longest running one-woman play on Broadway comes to The Berman as part of the Gottlieb Family Festival of the Arts. Tovah Feldshuh (winner of the 2003 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress) stars in "Golda's Balcony," a riveting portrait of Israel's fourth prime minister. Written by William Gibson ("The Miracle Worker"...…

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…metro >> around town Summer Jam Fundraising event at Beth El features music, dancing, food and more. N EXTGen Detroit and Temple Beth El hosted Summer Jam on July 11 at the Bloomfield Township synagogue. The event benefited nonprofit organizations Humble Design and Mitzvah Meals. The crowd of about 120 enjoyed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, good company and live music featuring Collision Six Band. The event was coordinated by co-chairs David C...…

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…▪ Everyone's a "MACHER" at Beth Shalom . Egalitarian • Inclusive • ramify-friend! We celebrate diversity and invite our neighbors of all ages to 'oin us. • Traditional and alternative services • Exceptional Gan Shalom preschool with Hebrew-language immersion • Religious school through high school • Wide variety of adult education opportunities New Dues Structure $18 per year for everyone under age 30 $36 for first year for everyone age 30...…

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…metro Cong. T'chiyah Hosts Community Activist Congregation T'chiyah in Oak Park will hear Bill O'Brien, executive director/co- founder of the Harriet Tubman Center in Detroit, at Shabbat services on Friday, Aug. 23. O'Brien has a total of 31 years of com- munity organizing. His Harriet Tubman Center specializes in recruiting and train- ing entry-level organizers and has a state- wide network of grassroots organizations. The synagogue will be ...…

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…BOTTOM NISSAN _ 4 - ATE7 MODEL YEAR-END EVENT pie ' NISSAN LEASE PULL AHEAD EVENT NOW IN PROGRESS 2013 Nissan Altima 2013 Nissan Maxima s 111t) 1117ItTEH: 2.5 Sedan low 2013 Nissan Sentra S $ 1 1/99' /ma 36 MONTHS $O DOWN SALE PRICE $27/ _, SALE PRICE $18 99r INCLUDES COLLEGE GRAD Power windows & locks, Remote CONQUEST CASH Keyless Entry, AM/FM CD, ABS Brakes, Bluetooth & More. MSRP $22,680 One or more at this price. MODEL 4...…

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…ADVERTORIAL Get Ready For The Holidays! Elwin and Co. expands offerings beyond the scone. Hungarian Cabbage Strudel (Dairy; serves 8-10) Tip: Prepare the strudel the day prior to serving. Slice when cold and reheat! Ingredients: 2 large white cabbages, shredded 1 large onion, halved & sliced thin 1 package fresh phyllo dough 1/ 2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter (divided) 1/ 2 cup breadcrumbs or matzah meal 3 /4 cup Parmesan cheese kosher sal...…

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…BUYING COINS JEWELRY DIAMONDS PLATINUM SILVER GOLD Sell Borrow or Trade Gold and Silver at all time high! 30 Years Since Gold and Silver Have Been This High! GOLD All Forms Needed Instant Cash For: Class Rings Chains & Necklaces Charm Bracelets Wedding Bands Mountings Antique Items Dental Gold Items Coins & Bullion ... Bring for Quote Scrap Gold & Platinum ... Bring for Quote DIAMONDS instant Cash For: 1/4 Carat up to $ 275 1/2 Carat up ...…

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…>> ... Next Generation ... In The D Federation program introduces young adults to all the Motor City has to offer. n July 29, more than 70 young Jewish adults came together for an incredible Downtown event: Live! Work! Play! in the D!. The evening included a tour of five Downtown buildings, a panel discussion with young Jewish professionals living in the city and ended high in the skyline with a networking reception on the roof of the M@dis...…

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…Amazing Technology Relieves Serious Back Pain! }I OF Sciatica, Bulging Discs, and Leg Pain AND F R (ONLY $35 TO ANYONE WHO IS SUFFERING WITH THESE CONDITIONS) Do You Have Any of the Following? • Sharp pains in the back of the leg • Lower Back Pain • Herniated/bulging discs • Numbness in your arms or legs • Shooting hip or thigh pain • Muscle spasm, sprains & strains "What's the Chance This Will Work for Me?" A medical study found patie...…

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…business & professional Why is an AFHU Hebrew University Gift Annuity different from all others? S,0 V VA X A7 It drives the next generation of technology. 'Oh You're From Detroit?' T President Obama views Mobileye in action— see video at www.afhu.org/CGA2 On his recent state visit to Israel, President Obama received a demonstration of Mobileye from Amnon Shashua, the Sachs Family Professor of Computer Sciences at The Hebrew University ...…

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…CONGREGATION ITNAI MOSHE outcome to allow the process to conclude by telling the people who have worked for the city and have earned and relied on their pensions, "Sorry, Charlie, there's nothing we can do." Coming together and making Detroit a viable growth platform for the future requires shared sacrifice and commitment. It is certain that the pensioners will take a major hit on their health benefits. To extend their loss any further is unc...…

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…oints of view >> Send letters to: Ietters@thejewishnews.com Guest Column Editorial Lost In Translation Talks Shouldn't Hinge On Dispute Over Settlements Kfar Saba, Israel B ack when I was growing up, the modern State of Israel was the center of the Jewish uni- verse. It was at the core of being Jewish, tucked inside the greater American- Jewish identity. There were no con- tradictions. Jews were solid U.S. citizens, equally proud of th...…

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…Commentary What Happened To Moral Leadership? I began writing my latest book, Useful Enemies: John Demjanjuk and America's Open-Door Policy For Nazi War Criminals, with a ques- tion. Why did it take more than 60 years to find and try Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian-American auto worker from Cleveland, for aiding and abetting in the murder of 29,060 Jews as an SS guard at Sobibor, a death camp in eastern Poland? It was a question that puzzled Ameri...…

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