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Vol. UXV, Ho. 22 June 3,2005
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The duties of a mohel's wife include putting in regular appearances at brit milah ceremonies.
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The "two Robbies" - Krell and Waisman - are honored for their dedication to Holocaust education.
Education 15
For Grade 6 and 7 students at Vancouver Talmud Torah school, mitzvot represent a whole new way of life.
Absalom My Son," by Bruce Leslie Tliomas.
Graphite on paper. One Ota
series ol drawings and paintings in the exhibition Since the Beginning, opening June 3 at the Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery. Vancouver JCC.
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