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Vol. UOOII, Ho.27 July4,2003
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This Week
Short Mes
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Experience life from an Israel soldier's point of view by volunteering with Sar-EI.
Books
7
Daniel Stolar's readers learn about themselves as they read about the lives of others in his latest book.
14
A dignitary's recent visit focuses attention on the relationship between Jews and Kazakhstan.
Local News 4 Education 5 Community Calendar 8 Synagogue Life 10 Torah Portion 10 Menscheningsll Performing Arts 12 Middle East 13 Classified 13 Opinion 14 Letters 14 Feature 15
Chaliah cover, '"turjna Jj,^^^^^^^ 12tribes ot Jsrael. witt^the praver Le"'-around tlie border we^omm^^^^^^
Cuningllp...
July 18
Food
July 25 [Milestones
The Jewish Westav Bidletin would like to acknowledge friends in the comminity who have contributed geatly to tiie value of the Jevinsh community newspaper in British Columbia
• MORREY SATURN SAAB ISUZU •ESCADA • BRIAN JESSEL
We would also like to thank some of our regular contributors
• Conyegation Schara Tzedeck
• Jewish Family Service Agency
• Solly's Bagelry
Have a Wonderful Summer
from tiie
The Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation
supporting thie
Dr. Irving and Phyliss Snider Campus for Jewish Seniors
hiome of
The Louis Brier Home and Hospital
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Tfie Harry and Jeannetfe Weinberg Residence
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Help our Jewish seniors live In
Security, Dignity and Comfort
Wifin gifts of cash, securities, insurance policies, Israel Bonds and bequests
Please call the Foundation Office
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It's Bubbe's BIG. Zaftig, Yiddishe Wedding
(ok...her grandaugh^er's...)
It's time for the 2003 JFSA STAY-AT-HOME DINNER
Bubbe says, "It's a mitzvah to give to famiiies in need.
Jewish Family Service Agency
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