Jewish Life CONTENTS
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ISSUE 72
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD
APRIL 2014
UPFRONT
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6
10
Letters
Have your say
Round Up
News from around the world
Inside Story
The Luz bone, the great debate, and Israel by numbers
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20
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32
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38
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44
46
22
50
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Israel 66
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58
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In the Israel issue, meet his excellency Israeli
ambassador Arthur Lenk, explore the origins of
the Jewish State, and get to know some ex-pats
who are living their dream in the Holy Land.
ISSUE 72
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COLUMNS
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2 JEWISH LIFE
The Israel Story
Connecting people through the power of storytelling
A breath of fresh air
Israeli ambassador Arthur Lenk
Colonisation?
Getting to grips with the Jewish State
Israel in context
The BDS and Israel Apartheid Week
Look on the bright side
Jewish law requires a positive attitude
Aliyah anecdotes
Living the dream
Scene at…
Recent local events – where were you?
Building bridges through business
The Black-Jewish Entrepreneurship Network
Finding the perfect job
What does the Torah say?
Economic trends
Prospects for growth in SA
Wealthcare
Philanthropy vs charity
In my day…
A fun look at inflation
Affluenza
A modern malady
Mind the gap
Spend constructive time in Israel
Inspiration
The joy of creating joy
Mythbusters
Are we all going to
live in Israel?
SAJBD
A premier, a professor
and a president…
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