WEsm^jEWISH
Bulletin
Vol. LXVIII, No.34 Scptember14,2001
Serving British Columbia since 1930
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This Week
Local News
4 Super Sunday now for the whole family •
5 New congregation launched in Vancouver B Local "students" learn from the Hebrew U 8 Fine Jewish performances at the Fringe
10 Organizations react to terrorism in U.S.
Books
51 ChaimPotok headlines book fair
54 Grieving the loss of a daughter
55 A boss's guide to the workplace 57 Tales of life make for light reading
Israel
59 Bedouin suffer from lack of services
GO Names that made the news in 5761
62 Immigrants still arriving despite violence
Short Takes 11,13 Community Calendar 14 Torah Portion 16 Synagogue Life 16 Obiluanes 17,18 IVlenschenings 19
Food & Wine 20 Israel Briefs 65 Classifieds 65 Editorial 76 Letters 66 Feature 67
About the cover
See page 13
23 31
33 35
43 46
Yizkor's meaning
Reflecting on the comfort that one can give to those mourning their loved ones.
Time forttie holidays
Esther Tauby considers the relevance of time, Jewish holidays and our busy lives.
Food with a twist
Culinary traditions of the holidays are full of symbolism, double meanings and puns.
A personal joumey
What does it mean to spend the High Holy Days away from your family for tiie first time?
God's covenant
Isaac was the first to learn that punishment may come without the commission of a crime.
Judaism Today
A touching true story ends with forgiveness and the renewal of a relationship during the holidays.
Holiday memories Higfi Holy Day services Fun Page CJC greetings
24 The community in 5761 38
26 AtaleofCfielm 48
34 Holiday crossword 49
36 Library's New Year reading 54
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