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Vol. LXXIV, Mo. 33 Augurt 27,2004
Senring British Columbia since 1930
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1960-95,1998-99 Samuel and Mona Kaplan
Publisher Cynthia Ramsay
Editor Balla Lazarus
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This Week
Israel Connections 7
A new Canadian media watchdog group aims at ensuring fair coverage of Israel.
Israel
21
A tiouse fire in Efrat demonstrates liow Palestinians and Jews live and wor1( together.
Feature 23
A match made in heaven may be a match made on the Intemet for Orthodox Jews in Israel.
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Genealogy 4 Federation Notes 5 Back to School 6 Community 8 History 10 Mensoheningsll Community Calendar 12 Synagogue Life 14 Torah Portion 15 Back to School 16 Milestones 19 Classifieds 21 Editorial 22 Opinion 22
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The Jewish New Year
will soon be upon us!
This is your opportunity to send full colour New Year cards to your loved ones and support ttie
Dr. Irving and PhyHss Snider Campus for Jewish Seniors
New Year Tribute Cards 2004
TiSHREI 5765
$10.00 per card or 10 cards for $50.00
(a tax deductible receipt will be provided)
Our High Holidays Special Project ttiis year Is to beautify and upgrade our home side lounge.
We need new chairs, couches and tables which will enhance this important living space for our seniors. Proceeds from the New Year cards to be directed to this Special Project.
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JFSA is offering a service to provide tickets to community wide events.
Please call. 604.257.5151 and ask to be transferred to the Tickets to Inclusion hotline. Then listen to the recorded information (in English or Russian) to hear about available tickets for upcoming events.
Call the ticket hotline today for more information.
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