Jewish Life Digital Edition February 2014

Jewish Life CONTENTS ISSUE 70 OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD FEBRUARY 2014 UPFRONT 4 6 12 26 8 FEATURES 10 12 14 18 32 34 36 38 40 Celebrating Simchas 43-60 44 50 In this simcha issue, we take a look at the ways Jews celebrate, learn the different variations of the hora, benefit from 18 tips for a fabulous function, and explore the concept of marriage. May we only know simchas! 2 JEWISH LIFE Letters Have your say Round Up News from around the world Inside Story The testimony of the nations, Aaron of Lincoln, and the 1 200-year-old siddur ISSUE 70 52 54 58 64 80 Esther’s hidden strength How a young orphan touched many hearts Purim by numbers It all adds up to one major miracle Hide and seek with G-d Peeling back the cloak of coincidence Open your eyes to abuse Make it stop now with Koleinu SA Israel in context African countries look to Israel for help Everyday heroes Keith Sacks can see again On your Marks… Rabbi Craig Kacev on the best preparation for success Reflections More than a thousand words Scene at… Recent local events – where were you? Ways we celebrate More to a Yiddishe simcha than gefilte fish It’s hora time Get your dancing shoes on! 18 tips and trends… For a fun-filled, meaningful simcha When dreams come true Gemachs make planning for a simcha simple Marriage… Art or science? Kosherfest Sharon Lurie lives the foodie fantasy Inspiration Warming the world

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