Jewish Life Digital Edition November 2014

Jewish Life CONTENTS ISSUE 79 OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD 8 UPFRONT 4 6 8 10 10 16 22 34 44 56 58 60 64 20 Letters Have your say Round Up News from around the world Inside Story Ancient towns of Israel, Jews and the Black Death, and mezuzah facts FEATURES 20 16 66 80 How the mighty roar The power of Jewish unity Modern-day Maccabees Young IDF soldiers in training To be a Jewish mother No mother wants her child to be a soldier Give thanks this Chanukah Showing gratitude for all the little and big miracles Israel in context The power of Israeli women Scene at… Recent local events – where were you? From cocaine to cuisine Beating drug addiction 18 things… You wouldn’t leave home without Caring for the carers The No Worries tour Beautiful Cape Handpicked suggestions on where to go The Jews of China Part two of this fascinating journey Inspiration Butterfly kisses with Shalya Hirschson 22 2 JEWISH LIFE ISSUE 79 HOLIDAY EDITION 2014

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