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December 7 • 2017 3 jn D e t r o i t J e w i s h N e w s n Online exclusives: • Weekly Movie Review • FIDF Bike Ride views 5-10 jews in the d 12 end of an era Sander Levin announces he's not seeking re-election, son Andy Levin declares candidacy. 14 happy chanu-cat! JN announces first winners – more to come! 18 family fun Updated Chanukah Wonderland returns to Orchard Mall. 19 time to get LIT Chanukah comedy and klezmer show coming to Eastern Market. 20 time to kindle Menorah in the D to rock the first night of Chanukah. 22 a light unto the world Chabad's Franklin 'Art Menorah' to highlight mitzvot by Jewish Detroiters. 24 one year later Six rabbis share thoughts about congregants, Jewish Detroit and new ideas. 28 survivors gathering This year's conference in Israel inspired many Detroit attendees. 30 faces & places 36 sports 37 moments 38 here's to gift guide 40 just do it! Give the gift of an experience — and making memories. 44 gifts that give back Let your Chanukah gifts do double-duty. 46 eight chanukah books A librarian in the know shares her favorite kids' books for Chanukah. camp guide 50 not just for kids anymore Tamarack Camps Outdoor Education rebrands to attract more corporate team building. 54 a camp for the little ones Shir Shalom's Camp Teva helps children grown and learn. 56 a once in a lifetime experience Camp Kimama immerses young Jews in Israeli culture. 58 camp listings spirit 61 Torah portion arts&life 62 crowning glory Matisyahu heads back to Detroit, home of his first paying gig. 64 one of us The new documentary, streaming on Netflix, reveals the consequences of leaving the Chasidic community. 66 celebrity jews on the go 67 events/editor's picks nosh 71 well 'fed' in clarkston 74 ruth's chris steak house updates troy location etc. 76 the exchange 79 soul 85 raskin 86 looking back ON THE COVER: Artwork by Leah Gottfried Cover design: Michelle Sheridan Alleviate Fatigue and Pain with t)BOEDSBGUFEPOB,JCCVU[JOUIFVQQFS (BMJMFFSFHJPOPG*TSBFMø t.BEFXJUIýOFTUIJHIRVBMJUZ *UBMJBOMFBUIFST t8JEFWBSJFUZPGTUZMFTGPS.FOBOE8PNFO UPTBUJTGZFWFSZUBTUFPGGBTIJPOw t4VQQPSUJWFJOTPMFTUIBUBSFBCMFOEPGBMM OBUVSBMDPSLMBUFYEFTJHOFEUPNPME BOEGPSNUPUIFTIBQFPGZPVSGPPUBSDI t5IFGPPUCFEJTþFYJCMFTPGUTIPDL BCTPSCFOUTVQQPSUTUIFIFFMBOE BMMFWJBUFTGBUJHVFøBOEQBJO Fashion for your style… Comfort for you life at " We guarantee that we will be sensitive to your needs while respecting your pride and independence. Please call us . " Serving Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties Joyce A. Russell, MSN, RN Director of Clinical Services Companions - Home Health Aides - RNs / LPNs Alzheimer's, Dementia & Parkinson's Care 248-991-3865 Available 24/7 SHABBAT LIGHTS & HOLIDAY LIGHTS Shabbat starts: Friday, Dec. 8, 4:41 p.m. Shabbat ends: Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:47 p.m. Chanukah Begins; Tuesday, Dec. 12 (light first candle) Shabbat starts: Friday, Dec. 15, 4:42 p.m. Shabbat ends: Saturday, Dec. 16, 5:48 p.m. * Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar. 44 contents Dec. 7-13, 2017 / 19-25 Kislev 5778 | VOLUME CLII, ISSUE 19 56 62