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The Madwoman, a painting by Ciiaim Soutine
Editorial 4	Community Calendar 18
Op-Ed5	Israel 32
Letters 4	7th Day 35
Local 9	Synagogue Life 36
Travel 15	Obituaries 36
Community 17	IVIenschenings38
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"Snitch line" morally unjustifiable
Chair of Special War Crimes Commission assails plan to bring Nazis to justice.
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Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice IS 3 metaphor about racism and anti-Semitism, says UBC professor.
Changing the words
"Reformed" prayer book aims to make all members of community feel accepted.
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Rabbi Imre Balla reminds us to celebrate freedom and redemption.
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