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April 27-May 3, 2017 / 1-8 Iyar 5777| VOLUME CLI, ISSUE 13
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arts&life
jeremy chwat
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JCC’s Jewish Film Festival features thrillers,
comedies, hummus and the story of an
unforgettable basketball game.
In a world gone mad, how do we
help our children?
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preserving history
anti-israel ploy
a veteran’s veteran
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Honor Guard members turn out to honor
comrade Herb Isner.
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dear debra
faces & places
sports
moments
health
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ON THE COVER:
Syrian native Haifa Alasad with
her son, Faid, 4, is adjusting to
life in America.
Photography: Rudy Thomas
Cover design: Michelle Sheridan
SHABBAT LIGHTS*
Shabbat: Friday, April 28, 8:11 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, April 29, 9:17 p.m.
Shabbat: Friday, May 5, 8:19 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, May 6, 9:26 p.m.
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar.
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price of healthcare
Physician/author offers consumers effective
ways to fight high costs.
absolute care
Home-based senior care caters to Russian
community’s needs.
eretz
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events/editor’s picks
nosh
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celebrity jews
on the go
Community simchahs.
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street style
This month: Stephanie Lee.
fighting hate with kindness
Muslim student group posts mock parking
tickets to promote its views.
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the great divide
The Last Laugh nails Holocaust punch lines .
aiding refugees
Former JHSM director Aimee Ergas to receive
group’s Simons History Award.
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Local Jews get involved in easing Syrian
families into American life.
Birmingham Public Schools works to raise
awareness and sensitivity after incidents.
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miracle on hardwood
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building resilience
Kadima brings parenting expert
Dr. Deborah Gilboa in for youth mental
health conference.
news from Israel
spirit
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Torah portion
synagogues
the exchange
soul
raskin
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