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…Archaeologists working in Ashkelon Excavation near the site of the Second Temple in Jerusalem Editor's note: This is the Off The Tour Bus Julie Cooper Special to the Jewish News Chicago T our buses and guides are great for groups and families traveling to Israel. But what if you're traveling alone or with a couple of friends and you want to really experience the country from the inside out? Here are a few sites and activities, rang- ing...…
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…Spirituality Remembering Debbie FJA students learn more about the Jewish music of their lives. Debra Darvick Special to the Jewish News T FJA ninth-graders Sara Weinfeld, Danielle Keith, Jolie Goldberg and Zoe Soble with Penny Steyer, second from right he Frankel Jewish Academy welcomed a special guest on Jan. 14 when cantorial solo- ist Penny Steyer of Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield participated in the high school's Town Hall pro...…
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