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Purely Commentary 

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Our Community 

8 
36 Under 36 
 
Meet the cohort of 2021 — young Jews 
 
making a difference in our community.

19 
Seeking Terrific Teens! 
 
Nominations are now open for Rising Stars. 

20 
Glad to Be Vaccinated 
 
Holocaust survivors now focus on surviving 
 
 
the pandemic.

22 
A Spirit of Sharing 
 
During its renovation, church rents space 
 
at Temple Beth El.

24 
No Stopping the Joy! 
 
Conservative shuls unite to provide virtual 
 
Purim festivities.

Business 

26 
Insurance Assurance 
 
Globe Midwest Adjusters International has 
 
had Jewish roots for generations.

26 
Here’s To

28 
Finding the “Write” WORDS 
 
New PR firm to help businesses improve 
 
communication with customers. 

Mazel Tov 

29 
Mazel Tov

Spirit 

30 
Torah portion

Arts&Life 

31 
The Dreams of a Writer 
 
Former lawyer, now romance novelist, 
 
finds inspiration in Tel Aviv. 

32 
Cover that Nose! 
 
Teacher composes songs about safety 
 
during the pandemic.

34 
Boom Town Exhibit

34 
Celebrity Jews 

Events 

35

Etc. 
The Exchange 37 
Soul 
38 
Danny Raskin 45 
Looking Back 46 

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Shabbat Lights 
Shabbat Starts: 
Friday, Feb. 12, 5:43 p.m. 
Shabbat Ends: 
Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:46 p.m. 
* Times according to Yeshiva Beth 
Yehudah calendar. 

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Cover design: Michelle Sheridan

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