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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

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