A special
Mazel Tov to
Reverend Joseph Marciano
for being honoured by CONGREGATION SCHARA TZEDECK
You are a blessing
to i>ur Campus of Care
and to our ct)mmunitvl
With appreciation from the Dr. Irvinji and Phyliss Snider Campus for Jew ish Seniors -Home of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residence-, Louis Brier Jewish Ajjed Foundation, Boiird, Residents & Staff
The righteous say little and do much.
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Vol. UXV, Ho. 24 July 1,2005
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Canaila 5
The University of Ottawa iauncties a Jewish studies program that has a national focus.
PeriormingAils 6
IVIaya Lewandowslcy brings her Calgary company to Vancouver for an experimental dance festival.
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What can we do to change the media coverage and public perception of Israel?
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75th Annhrsrsaiy
July 22
Officiai New Name
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