FEBRUARY 2011 VOLUME 02 ISSUE 02

CONTENTS

FEATURES

20 Married in Motown

Forget an exotic beach locale for your special day; the city
in your backyard has the hottest places to party.

Reporting by Lynne Konstantin

22 J Who's In The Garden with Adam?*

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Judaism's division over the concept of "gay marriage."

Reporting by Robin Schwartz

*It ain't Eve.

24 I Marriage in the Age of Divorce

How couples slog through the tough times and celebrate
the good to make marriage a successful venture.

Reporting by Julie Edgar

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Adventures in dating never sounded so ... smelly!
Does love mean never having to say, "excuse me?"

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Here and Now 114

Your dentist may spank you after
visiting this shop. Sweet!

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How does one go from
pepperoni pizza to keeping
a kosher kitchen?

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Editor's Letter
Magnum Opus
Five Things Kids Your
Kids Will Love
Ben Falik is JEWFRO
Mailbag

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Foodie
Highlights
Home Brew
Professionals
Oh, Sisyphus!
GIGS

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