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Looking Back: Maurice Kelman, a Detroit ‘Insider’

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Kelman's archival collection is now open for research at WSU.
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Looking Back: Looking Out for Jews in Washtenaw County

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Jewish Family Services in Washtenaw County has been helping thousands since 1993.
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Looking Back: JN’s Coverage of Farrakhan and His Anti-Semitism

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With the upcoming Nation of Islam conference in Detroit, this week's column explores its leader's anti-Semitic rhetoric.
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Looking Back: ‘The Juggler’ Was a Smash Hit in Detroit

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Kirk Douglas starred in a memorable movie filmed entirely in Israel.
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Looking Back: Ben Shiffman, Michigan’s Oldest Spanish-American War Veteran

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Ben Shiffman was one of only a few Jews to serve and was Michigan's oldest veteran in the Spanish-American War.
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Looking Back: Jewish Astronauts Make Their Mark in History and in the Davidson Archive

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Jewish astronauts continue to make their mark in history with Jessica Ulrika Meir participating in the first all-female spacewalk.
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Looking Back: ‘The Holocaust Unfolds’ Exhibit on Display at UM-Dearborn

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"The Holocaust Unfolds," which shares reports from the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the Jewish News, will on display again at UM-Dearborn.
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Looking Back: Avern Cohn’s Legacy as Federal Judge

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Federal Judge Avern Cohn recently announced his retirement in December, leaving big shoes to fill. I had a hard time thinking of an appropriate introduction...
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Looking Back: Mitzvah Day Prompts Jewish Volunteerism on Christmas Day

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Mitzvah Day continues to bring the Jewish community together on Christmas day to volunteer at different social service agencies in Metro Detroit.
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Looking Back: Chanukah 1949 Brought Concerns as Well as Joy

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The Chanukah issue of the JN from 1949 showcased celebrations throughout Metro Detroit but also dealt with larger issues during the post-war era.
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Looking Back: Happy Chanukah!

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No matter how you spell it, Chanukah shows us the most important part of the holiday is the people you spend it with.
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Looking Back: Philip Slomovitz – Dean of Jewish American Journalists

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Philip Slomovitz was the creator and founding editor of the Detroit Jewish News and created his legacy in journalism. 
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U-M Argues They Don’t Owe Students COVID Refunds; Students’ Lawyers Respond

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Fink Bressack claims the class-action lawsuit doesn’t infringe on U-M's First Amendment rights. 
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Oak Park Woman Spearheads Baby Drive to Help Black Moms

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More than 40 donors have stepped up with cases of diapers and wipes, bulging bags of gently used baby clothing and assorted baby equipment...
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Michigan Pediatricians Support In-Person Education this Fall

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Local pediatricians advocate for students to return to school, saying in-person learning is essential. 
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‘An American Pickle’ Trailer Shows Seth Rogen Plays Both 1920s Jewish Immigrant and His Great-Grandson

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It's a tale of two Greenbaums, and if the trailer is any indication, it'll be hilariously Jewish. (JTA) — The trailer for “An American Pickle,”...
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A Monumental Shame

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Mark Jacobs addresses the debate over renaming monuments and places and asks Jews to join the debate with a "profound sense of empathy."
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