Jewish Life Digital Edition February 2013 | Page 4

Jewish Life CONTENTS
ISSUE 59

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD

FEBRUARY 2013

UPFRONT
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Letters
Have your say
Round Up
News from around the world
Inside Story
The second Purim, Jewish customs, and this month
in history

FEATURES
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14
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PAGES 44 – 61

Readers share their poignant
proposal stories; we give you some
reasons to celebrate with a 70th
wedding anniversary and the start
of a soul journey; shed tears of
joy; and explore the prayers you
can offer up to Hashem on your
wedding day! Mazeltov!

2 JEWISH LIFE

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Pondering Purim
Judaism’s most enigmatic holiday
Jews don’t bow
Discovering the strength of Mordechai
Love after divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to take place in isolation
Israel in context
The refugees of Israel
Scene at…
Recent local events – where were you?
I do!
Readers share their proposal stories
Small joys
Making today a good day
Reasons to celebrate
An anniversary of note and new beginnings
Tears of joy
A simcha brings with it mixed emotions
A miracle mouse
A story of Divine Providence
Wedding day dreams
The gates of prayer are wide open
Backpage inspiration
The Kitty and Puppy Haven

COLUMNS
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28
30
36

Wit and Wisdom
Bon mots and rib ticklers
Business brains
Johanna Ginsberg
Things I learned…
While teaching everybody else
SAJBD
Democracy in action

Readers
share their
proposal
stories
- Pg 44